Although masks have not been required in most public settings in Maine for weeks, riders still must wear them on buses, trains and other mass transit.
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Pelosi says ‘deadly serious’ Jan. 6 probe will go on without Republicans
The Republicans’ House leader, Kevin McCarthy, called the committee a ‘sham process’ and suggested that Republican lawmakers who take part could face consequences.
Death rates soar in Southeast Asia as virus wave spreads
Indonesia, Myanmar and Malaysia have all surpassed India’s peak per capita death rate as a new coronavirus wave, fueled by the virulent delta variant, tightens its grip on the region.
Caleb Manuel finishes second at New England Amateur Championship
The Mt. Ararat High School graduate rallies on the final day, but finishes one shot behind Cody Paladino.
Former China man found guilty in sexual exploitation, abuse trial
Jared Jandreau was found guilty on 22 counts for getting a woman to take and send him sexually explicit images of a 6-year-old girl and one for solicitation of gross sexual assault.
Olympics roundup: American beach volleyball player is out of the Olympics after four positive COVID-19 tests
Taylor Crabb is being replaced by Tri Bourne.
Ararat 12U All-Stars are 1 win away from the Cal Ripken World Series
Undefeated Ararat will play for the New England championship Friday.
Pittston Fair in full swing on opening day, crowds expected to rise over the weekend
The Pittston Fair returned Thursday in full-gear, giving participants a sense of community.
NHL notebook: Canadiens GM says Weber will not play next season and his career may be over
Marc Bergevin says denfenseman Shea Weber is dealing with a number of injuries, including to his foot, ankle and knee.
Small businesses lifted by return of summer tourists
Still, the return to a pre-pandemic “normal” is a way off for most.