The lawsuit from Mississippi’s Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, is part of an expected wave of litigation over the Jan. 6 riot.
2021
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Dozens charged in Capitol riots spewed extremist rhetoric
The attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 has reignited the debate over how law enforcement should handle domestic extremist groups.
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Lettuce: 4 concerts, 2 days
Lettuce will perform livestream concerts at 8 and 10:45 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 18 and 19, via State Theatre. There are four chances to stream shows from a funk band live from Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, Colorado. Your living room will become funky town as Lettuce hits you with tunes that may include […]
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The Latest: Seattle 90-year-old walks 6 miles through snow to make her vaccine appointment
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Wintry mix creates messy conditions in central Maine
Snow, sleet and freezing rain fall Tuesday across the region, as a midwinter storm makes travel difficult in much of the state.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden extends pandemic help for homeowners, renters wait
The moratorium on foreclosures of federally guaranteed mortgages had been set to expire on March 31.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine will provide rapid tests for COVID-19 to school districts
The state will distribute up to 250,000 antigen tests, which produce results in 15 minutes, enabling schools to keep virus transmission in check and reduce staffing problems.
Posted inSports
Serena tops Halep at Australian Open, sets up Osaka showdown
Serena Williams returns to the Australian Open semifinals for the first time since she won the tournament in 2017.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Former lawyer for Robert Indiana wants to see artwork under new ownership
Ronald Spencer, who represented the artist until he was fired in 2016, is urging a judge to transfer the collection from the estate to a foundation set up by Indiana to preserve his legacy.
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Scholars Strategy Network: The way back for Maine’s rural communities
Large shifts in the economy have hurt rural areas, but there is hope for rebirth.