The state is currently one of 13 that allow children under 16 to wed.
2021
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox complete another sweep of Orioles with 6-2 win
J.D. Martinez hits a three-run homer and Eduardo Rodriguez remains unbeaten against Baltimore, which has lost 11 in a row.
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Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Tatis returns as outfielder, belts two home runs
Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr., who had been sidelined by a shoulder injury, plays right field and hits a double and two homers in his first three at-bats off the injured list.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Lobster boat tracking coming to protect whales, fishery
An arm of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission says it’s considering implementing tracking requirements for lobster boats that have federal permits.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. mulls COVID vaccine boosters for elderly as early as fall
Health officials say ‘the next couple of weeks’ of case data will help the U.S. make a decision.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Pelosi takes step to quell moderates’ budget rebellion
Nine centrist Democrats, including Maine’s Rep. Jared Golden, said Friday they would oppose the budget resolution until the House first approves a $1 trillion package of road, railway and other infrastructure projects.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta public schools add a weekly early release day for professional development of teachers
Board member Kati McCormick voted against the motion, siding with a parent who spoke about the impact more early release days would have on her son and on her job.
Posted inNation & World
Mental health clinics angle for a spot in Biden budget bill
Depression, anxiety and overdose deaths have all risen amid the pandemic.
Posted inNation & World
‘Game over:’ Westerners rush to leave Kabul, rescue Afghans
NATO allies that pulled out their forces ahead of the Biden administration’s intended Aug. 31 withdrawal deadline rush troops back in this weekend to airlift their citizens, while the Pentagon sends in fresh reinforcements.
Posted inNation & World
Fred strengthens to tropical storm as it heads to U.S. coast
People from Alabama to the central Florida Panhandle should monitor the system’s progress.