President Trump’s announcement comes less than a week before he hosts a White House ceremony to mark the establishment of full relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
2020
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Roglic grows his lead at the Tour de France
Daniel Martinez wins the intense stage and Primoz Roglic uses the punishing slope to build on his lead.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Effort to dismiss Flynn’s case reflects improper pressure by Trump, former judge says
Trump has repeatedly criticized the case against Flynn as well as the underlying investigation of Russia’s interference in the 2016 election and its efforts to help him win.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Student’s lawsuit over study abroad refund headed to appeals court
The lawsuit against Portland-based Council on International Education Exchange was dismissed by a federal judge, but now will go to the appeals court.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Poll: Pandemic takes toll on mental health of young adults
A majority of Americans ages 18 through 34 — 56% — say they have at least sometimes felt isolated in the past month, compared with about 4 in 10 older Americans.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Movie Review J.P. Devine, Things to Do
J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘Stand Up Guys’
Three gold-plated icons Pacino, Walken and Arkin deliver the good, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inNation & World
Prosecutors: Minneapolis officer used neck restraints in past arrests
Derek Chauvin, the white police officer accused of murder in the death of George Floyd, had used such restraints 7 times before the fatal incident in May, they say.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Manchester woman wins Mrs. Maine crown, plans to promote substance abuse recovery
Meghan Gray, 34, won the pageant Sunday, earning her place in the Mrs. America pageant later this year in Las Vegas.
Posted inMaine Voices
Maine voices: When men are bystanders to abuse, they are also complicit
Men are taught early on that to show empathy and compassion is to show a lack of masculinity.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Benton Falls Church serves takeout bean suppers, continues restoration efforts
Since 2015, the Benton Falls Congregational Church has been working to restore the original 1826 structure.