The State Department says there were about 6,000 Americans wanting to leave Afghanistan when the airlift began Aug. 14.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, New England
Concern about endangered whales cited in lawsuit over wind farm
In response, a group that represents renewable energy companies stressed the project has undergone a lengthy environmental review, permitting and public comment process.
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Posted inMaine
Emergency workers revive drug overdose victim along Waterville road amid uptick in cases
Waterville Fire Chief Shawn Esler said emergency workers have administered 18 doses of Narcan to overdose victims this year so far, whereas last year, they administered a total of 13 for the total year.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Jets’ Curry out for season after rare blood disorder requires spleen removal
Vinny Curry, a defensive end, was hoping to return next month but developed blood clots.
Posted inNation & World, News
Catholic ministry in Farmington, Jay are waiting to hear how to help sister parish in Haiti
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake rocked Haiti and killed thousands of people Aug. 14.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Letitia Wright injured filming stunt on ‘Wakanda Forever’
She is being treated in a hospital after sustaining minor injuries on the Boston set.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Masking will be ‘strongly encouraged’ for the unvaccinated in Readfield-area schools
Masking will be a decision left for parents to make for their students, but Regional School Unit 38 will participate in pool testing to avoid long periods of quarantine for close contacts.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Oxford Plains Speedway’s weekly leaders brimming with confidence heading into Oxford 250
After a strong summer of racing, drivers in the top five of the Super Late Model division are looking to turn their experience on the track to a huge win this Sunday.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Bowdoin College moving to $17 minimum wage for hourly workers
The move to $17 an hour comes ten months ahead of the schedule for wage increases announced by the college in October 2019.
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Orioles end 19-game skid with stunning comeback
Baltimore rallies from a four-run deficit against Shohei Ohtani and the Angels, earning a 10-6 win.