The closure of Memorial, an international human rights group that drew worldwide acclaim for its studies of political repression in the Soviet Union, sparks international outrage.
2021
Posted inBusiness
Omicron plays havoc with return-to-office plans
Major corporations were hopeful employees could return early next year but the variant is pushing those dates back – or dashing them altogether.
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Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Nets’ Irving clears NBA protocols
Kyrie Irving has not played this season, largely because of his decision not to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Posted inNation & World
Experts pull documents, money from Gen. Robert E. Lee statue time capsule
Records maintained by the Library of Virginia suggest that dozens of Richmond residents, organizations and businesses contributed about 60 objects to the capsule, including Confederate memorabilia.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Ex-officials with Anson-Madison Water District collected nearly $12,300 in illegal sales, warrant says
The money was collected from the sale of old utility lines belonging to the district and authorities say only $500 was returned to the district.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics notebook: Coach calls latest loss ’embarrassing’
Boston lost for the seventh time in 10 games on Monday night against Milwaukee, a team missing seven of its top nine players.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine population grows from in-migration during pandemic
But Census Bureau officials warned against reading too much into the numbers because of changes in the way the population increase was derived.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
New emergency department caps Mercy Hospital’s multi-year consolidation
Patients and staff will move from the 80-year-old downtown Portland hospital to Mercy’s Fore River medical complex next week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Recent grand jury indictments include Augusta man on aggravated assault charge
Dozens of area residents were indicted on charges by Kennebec County Grand Jury last week.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins notebook: Boston using time away to recharge for busy stretch run
The Bruins have not played since Dec. 16 and now have until the end of April to jam in 56 games, unless the league extends the season.