A federal task force launched a new program Monday that officials say will expand efforts to find parents.
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Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
FDA experts among group opposing U.S. booster shot plan
An international group of scientists is arguing the average person doesn’t need a COVID-19 booster yet.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Erskine field hockey tops Mount View to earn first win of season
MacKenzie Toner, Hannah Cohen-Makin and Evelyn Rousseau each have a goal in the Eagles’ victory.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Man charged with shooting 2 people in Penobscot County
Gary J. LeBlanc, 64, of Prentiss, was arrested and charged with 2 counts of aggravated assault and 2 counts of elevated aggravated assault.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Democrats seek tax hikes on corporations, the wealthy for $3.5 trillion plan
The tax hikes could bring about the most substantive changes in the tax code since Republicans with then-President Trump slashed taxes in 2017.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
No bull: Scientists potty train cows to use ‘MooLoo’
Their success may offer solutions to at least one environmental concern.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Tom Caron: Final three weeks of AL wild-card race will be frenetic
The Red Sox and four other teams are battling for the league’s final two spots in the playoffs.
Posted inMaine, News
Federal government approves Maine’s ‘Family First’ child welfare reforms
The state sought approval of its plan at a time when it is implementing numerous child welfare reforms in response to multiple high-profile abuse deaths.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football notebook: Area teams adjust to scheduling shakeups over the weekend
Cony and Mt. Blue see game canceled, as does Maranacook; Messalonskee gets long-awaited victory.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man charged with arson in city garage fire, authorities say
The man who was charged, Peter Wing, 59, lived at the property where the Saturday night fire was reported, according to a news release.