The Defense Department took more than 3 hours to dispatch the National Guard to the deadly riot on Jan. 6 after the Capitol Police chief pleaded with the Army for help.
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Sen. Collins to back Haaland for Interior secretary, sealing her approval
The announcement makes Haaland’s confirmation by the Senate nearly certain and follows Haaland’s endorsement last week by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin.
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Liz Soares: Smart solution to a phone crisis
When Liz Soares’ smartphone ran into trouble, the search for a fix took twists and turns as she tried to restore order.
Posted inMaine, News
Lisbon’s Moxie Festival canceled due to pandemic
The town council voted to cancel the July festival in its traditional form but discussed holding smaller spaced-out events in the spirit of Moxie.
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‘Vaccine, vaccine’: Dolly sings ‘Jolene’ rewrite before shot
Dolly Parton rewrote the lyrics to ‘Jolene’ as ‘Vaccine, vaccine,’ as she got her COVID-19 shot.
Posted inMaine, News
Mount Desert Island post office employee paddles his surfboard to work
Although weather often stops him, Jeremy Averill prefers to commute by surfboard from a beach near his house to the Salsbury Cove post office.
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The Latest: Canadian vaccine panel recommends 4 months between doses
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Reports: Myanmar security forces kill at least 34 protesters
It’s the highest daily death toll since the Feb. 1 coup, exceeding the 18 that the U.N. Human Rights Office said were killed on Sunday.
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In busy vaccination week, state reports 147 new cases of COVID-19, 2 additional deaths Wednesday
Maine is in the middle of its busiest vaccination week to date, as President Biden announced Tuesday that production is expected to ramp up quickly.
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Merkari to perform at Cadenza
The duo features singer, guitarist and keys player Sophie Patenaude and her grandfather John Edwards on guitar and backing vocals.