The Caldor Fire has become the top priority to keep it from sweeping into the Lake Tahoe Basin.
2021
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Sharply divided House passes bill bolstering landmark voting law
The measure faces dim prospects in the Senate, where Democrats don’t have enough votes to overcome opposition from Republicans.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Supreme Court orders ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy reinstated
The high court refused to block a lower court ruling ordering the administration to reinstate the Trump-era program that forces people to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S.
Posted inMaine
Body of missing Westbrook woman is found
Sylvie Markiewicz was last seen Monday and her death isn’t considered suspicious, police say.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs sputter in opener of series against Reading
Not even the presence of two rehabbing Red Sox players could prevent Portland from dropping its third in a row, 7-3, despite a career-high 11 strikeouts from starter Chris Murphy.
Posted inSchools and Education
Farmington-based school board implements universal masking
RSU 9 directors adjusted their policy to require universal masking. They will revisit it once a month.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Ex-Iowa anchor hopes her age bias lawsuit changes TV news
Sonya Heitshusen is challenging what she calls a widespread practice of removing older, female staffers from the air because of their looks.
Posted inNation & World
Minnesota wildfires disappoint travelers and outfitters
Several lightning-caused fires are burning in the wilderness amid this summer’s drought conditions.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
After losing her husband to COVID-19 contracted in nursing home, Mainer agrees with vaccine mandate for health care workers
Jodi Floyd’s husband of 39 years, Marvin Floyd, died last November from complications due to COVID. She says the mandated vaccines should be accepted as medical ‘best practice.’ Not everyone agrees with her.
Posted inNation & World
Thousands fleeing Afghanistan could be ‘terrorists,’ Trump says
The former president makes the suggestion without evidence.