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2021
Posted inNation & World
At least 20 dead, 600 wounded in Equatorial Guinea blasts
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema says the explosion was due to the ‘negligent handling of dynamite’ at a military barracks.
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Posted inNation & World
Swiss narrowly back proposal to ban face coverings in public
Supporters argue full-face coverings, like niqabs and burqas, symbolize the repression of women.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Vienna voters to act on $605,000 in proposed spending at secret ballot Town Meeting
Voting is scheduled for noon to 8 p.m. Friday at the Community Building at 16 Kimball Pond Road. Voters are to consider 54 articles.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow native opens Elm City Nutrition and Energy in downtown Waterville
21-year-old Anna Curtis didn’t let the pandemic bring down her first business. In fact, the Husson University student has just opened her second business.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Readfield-area school officials weigh 3.97% budget increase
Superintendent Jay Charette discussed the initial spending plan at last week’s meeting of the RSU 38 board of directors. He said the proposed budget totals $19.66 million, an increase of $750,552.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine women roll past Albany, 67-47, advance to America East final
The Black Bears will face Stony Brook for the league championship Friday in Orono, with an automatic bid to the NCAA women’s tournament at stake.
Posted inSports
MLB notebook: Cleveland’s Jose Ramirez, Franmil Reyes violate COVID-19 protocols
The two players are isolating after they went out to dinner in violation of team and MLB regulations.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Devils shut out Bruins, end five-game losing streak
Kyle Palmeiri’s goal with less than five minutes remaining gives New Jersey a 1-0 win – its third victory in four games against Boston this season.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
College roundup: UMaine to host UNH in Hockey East playoff game
The Black Bears will play a home game for the first time this season on Wednesday, but no fans will be allowed.