Meanwhile, the U.S. has stepped up naval maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific with its allies, challenging Beijing’s territorial claims in critical waterways.
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Posted inSports
NBA notebook: Nets unsure when team will be whole with Irving away again
New York’s vaccine mandate keeps unvaccinated players from participating in practices or games, and Kyrie Irving missing another practice is not a good sign for Brooklyn.
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Posted inOpinion
Tell Us: What do you want to know about Question 1, the power corridor vote?
The ballot question concerns itself with the New England Connect Energy Corridor, which is slated to run hydropower from Canada through Maine and into Massachusetts.
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September was the worst month of the pandemic for Franklin County
Franklin County saw more new cases in September than any other month since COVID-19 surfaced in Maine.
Posted inNation & World
As U.S. summer surge wanes, more mandates in the works
If people give up masks and social distancing and stop getting vaccinated, ‘we could be right back here in the winter with surge five,’ an infectious-disease specialist says.
Posted inMaine
Air bags deploy, no injuries reported in Waterville crash
Police: Crash occurs Wednesday afternoon on West River Road, when Chevrolet Equinox collides with Subaru Outback.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots notebook: Jamie Collins signs on for third stint in New England
The veteran linebacker, released by the Detroit Lions last month, has reportedly agreed on a deal to return to the Patriots.
Posted inMaine
Pittsfield Town Council votes to return to in-person meetings, with no distancing or mask requirements
Vote was 5-2 to return, with Mayor Heather Donahue and Deputy Mayor Tim Nichols voting in opposition.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Todd Akin, whose ‘legitimate rape’ comment derailed his U.S. Senate run, dies at 74
In August 2012, the candidate argued that abortions wouldn’t be necessary for rape victims because, ‘If it’s legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut the whole thing down.’
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Field hockey: Winthrop senior Maddie Perkins sets school scoring record
Perkins scores career goal No. 69 in 10-0 victory over Boothbay to enter record books.