The class will be taught by T.J. Maines, starting with African history before the beginning of the United States and ending with the Black Lives Matter movement.
2021
Posted inNation & World
NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas
New York’s attorney general sued the organization over claims that top executives illegally diverted tens of millions of dollars for lavish personal trips, no-show contracts for associates and other questionable expenditures.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden outlines extensive vaccine distribution effort
The president-elect’s plan includes using the Federal Emergency Management Agency to set up 100 vaccination centers around the country by the end of his first month in office.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
‘Troubled’ by Maine Capitol Police chief’s social media posts, Mills calls for review
Russell Gauvin apologized Friday after online publication of a report that he shared posts that criticized Black Lives Matter, mocked mask wearing and questioned election results.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine lenders ready for second round of Paycheck Protection Program
The federal program, renewed as part of an economic stimulus package passed last year, can provide up to $284 billion in loans.
Posted inNation & World
Rare sedition charge gains interest after Capitol attack
Applications of the law making it a crime to conspire to overthrow or forcefully destroy the government of the United States have been scant.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
First-year student applications down in UMaine System
Applications from in-state students have declined more than twice as fast as out-of-state applications, the system said.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: The challenge for conservatives in a post-Trump world
The Heritage Foundation (TNS)
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Vice President Pence calls to congratulate Kamala Harris on election win
It’s the first known contact between the elected members of the outgoing and incoming administrations.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Pandemic has knocked down fishing industry revenue by a third, federal report says
Revenues declined every month from March to July, including a 45% decrease in July, the report said.