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Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with sexually assaulting teen

by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated press July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

He faces three counts of indecent assault and battery on the boy, including at a wedding reception in Massachusetts in 1974.

Local & State

Man dies when vehicle collides with logging truck in Washington County

by Associated Press July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

An initial investigation shows the vehicle crossed into the path of the tractor-trailer, police say.

Local & State

Man’s body recovered from 112 feet of water in Rockport quarry

by Associated Press July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

Police say it appears that Joshua D. Clapp accidentally drowned.

Olympics, Sports

Athletes at the Tokyo Games speak out about mental health

by JENNA FRYER Associated Press July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

The topic has become the talk of the Summer Olympics in the wake of Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the gymnastics team championships.

Business, Food & Dining, Local & State

New Portland brewery will make only non-alcoholic beer

by Meredith Goad July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

The craft brewery in West Bayside will be the first in the state dedicated to beer without alcohol.

Olympics, Sports

Sponsors praise Simone Biles after withdrawal from gynmastics event

by MAE ANDERSON Associated Press July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

Athleta and Visa are among the sponsors standing by Biles’ decision to put her mental health first.

Nation & World

Biden orders tough new vaccination rules for federal workers

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE, RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press July 29, 2021July 30, 2021

The president is also directing the Defense Department to look into adding the COVID-19 shot to its list of required vaccinations for members of the military.

Business, Nation & World, News

Maine expands renter assistance, with federal eviction moratorium set to expire Saturday

by MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

The White House said President Biden would have extended the federal eviction moratorium, but the Supreme Court signaled it could be extended only until the end of the month.