The high court heard oral arguments Wednesday to a challenge of a Mississippi law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks, which directly confronts the landmark 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
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Under the Covers at Mixers on Saturday
Under the Covers will play at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The high-energy band plays hits from the 50s through today featuring songs by The Eagles, Blondie, Journey, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner and more. There is no cover charge and plenty of free parking. Mixers is located […]
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Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. will resume policy for asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico
Revival of the “Remain in Mexico” policy comes under a court order even as the administration maneuvers to end it.
Posted inNation & World, News
Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown
The measure now goes to President Biden to be signed into law.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine struggles with testing shortage as COVID-19 surge is expected to intensify
The delta variant continues to drive a surge in cases and hospitalizations as Maine health officials closely watch the omicron variant, which was first detected in the U.S. Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. unemployment claims rise despite rebounding job market
Companies now complain that they can’t find workers to fill job openings, a near-record 10.4 million in September.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. warns Russia as Kremlin talks about war threat in Ukraine
The two ex-Soviet neighbors have remained locked in a tense tug-of-war after Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in 2014.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school boys basketball preview: Arrival of Flagg brothers gives season unusual starting buzz
In Cooper and Ace Flagg, Nokomis has pair of blue-chippers who have commanded attention of national scouts.
Posted inNation & World, News
Biden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaign
The plan includes a requirement for private insurers to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests and a tightening of testing requirements for people entering the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.
Posted inMaine, News
Thursday morning snowfall turns mainly to rain
A cold front moving across Maine is expected to bring heavy snow showers and snow squalls Thursday night.