New York’s attorney general is suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and two former church leaders, including former Maine Bishop Richard Malone, accusing them of covering up allegations of sexual misconduct against predatory priests.
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Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Maine certifies Biden’s victory in the state’s election
Secretary of State Matt Dunlap says Maine has certified the results of the 2020 election.
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NBA notebook: Wizards GM says Wall not on trading block
John Wall has missed most of the last two seasons with injuries.
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Sports Digest: Blackhawks make Coyne Schofield their first female coaching hire
Kendall Coyne Schofield is named the player development coach for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Posted inGolf, Sports, Varsity Maine
Golf wrap-up: Championships gave abbreviated season a fitting ending
COVID concerns shortened season, but opportunity to compete for conference and state titles made up for it.
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FSU coach defends decision to postpone game against Clemson
Mike Norvell says the school made the right decision after a Clemson player tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney disagrees.
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Mediocre NFL teams prove they are just that, mediocre
The Patriots are among the teams that look like they could rally late in the season, only to suffer another loss.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Transition allowed to begin as U.S. agency ascertains Biden won election
General Services Administration chief Emily Murphy finally made the determination Monday after Trump efforts to subvert the vote failed across battleground states.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man, 24, indicted on charges he choked pregnant woman
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments last week on a range of cases.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Biden picks ex-Fed chair Janet Yellen to lead treasury, source says
Yellen, who is widely admired in the financial world, would be the first woman to lead the Treasury Department in a line stretching back to Alexander Hamilton in 1789.