The president included Afghans who aided the the war effort in his promise Friday. In Afghanistan, limited helicopter rescues were underway.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Outdoors
Appalachian Trail thru-hiker prepares for his next adventure – kindergarten
The Virginia boy isn’t the first child to complete the 2,193-mile trail and a pediatrician sees no harm as long as parents are realistic about the child’s capabilities.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
MaineGeneral sees uptick in COVID patients
Driven by the unvaccinated, the modest rise in COVID-19 admissions at MaineGeneral in Augusta belies the 325-percent jump in the seven-day daily case average across the state compared to one month ago.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. appeals court refuses to end CDC’s eviction moratorium
The realtors who sued are likely to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, which voted 5-4 in June to allow an earlier moratorium to continue only through the end of July.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots notebook: Chase Winovich states his case to stick around
Chase Winovich started camp on the PUP list, but after just two days of practice made a statement with a strong showing in a 35-0 win over Philadelphia.
Posted inMaine, News
Week In Photos Aug. 13-20, 2021
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Maine State Music Theatre to require proof of vaccination or negative test
The policy applies to shows starting next month at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center.
Posted inUncategorized
MLB to end 70-year partnership with Topps trading cards
Topps, created in 1938 and best known for baseball cards, was on the verge of going public, but with MLB not renewing its deal, will now remain private.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England, News
New England in line for its 1st hurricane in 30 years with Henri
The hurricane watch stretched from New York’s Long Island to Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts.
Posted inSports
New York City will require vaccinations for ‘high-risk’ school sports, including football
Mayor Bill de Blasio says students and coaches in New York City’s public schools will have to get at least one dose before the start of competitive play.