The flurry of last-minute additions comes as Democrats are desperate to deliver on the president’s signature domestic proposals after grim election results for the party in Virginia.
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Posted inNation & World
Roll up your sleeves: Kids’ turn arrives for COVID-19 shots
Schoolchildren take the spotlight this week as the U.S. enters a new phase in coronavirus vaccination aimed at curbing deaths, hospitalizations and more than a year of disrupted education.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Murphy ekes out win in N.J.; GOP’s Youngkin upsets in Virginia
Elsewhere Tuesday, some of the nation’s largest cities held mayoral contests, and Minneapolis voters rejected a ballot initiative that sought to overhaul policing in their city.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Winthrop captures Class C South title in win over Lisbon
Field hockey: A strong third quarter lifts Winthrop to a win over Lisbon.
Posted inNation & World
Pentagon: Chinese nuclear force growing faster than predicted
The number of warheads Beijing has could increase to 700 within six years, a report says, and may top 1,000 by 2030.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court seems ready to strike down New York gun law
But the justices also appear worried about issuing a broad ruling that could threaten firearm restrictions on subways, bars, stadiums and other gathering places.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Clogged ports hold up shipments from California farmers
They say they are having trouble exporting their crops because of delays in the global supply chain.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Pats value lessons, eager to face former teammate Gilmore
The Pats face their former teammate, Stephon Gilmore, on Sunday when they play Carolina.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Connecticut man denied bail in Maine fairgrounds murder case
A judge found probable cause for a murder charge against Carlos Negron and determined he posed a flight risk and danger to the community.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Former McDonald’s workers appear in Maine court on drug charges
Police said the two defendants were responsible for Suboxone strips ending up in a Happy Meal in June.