ORONO — A webinar about strawberry production and pest management in northern Maine is planned from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Strawberry Production and Pest Management for Northern Maine will illustrate how best to produce strawberries in northern Maine, including site preparation, variety selection, plant growth, […]
2022
Posted inNation & World
A year later, families of those killed at Georgia massage businesses try to heal
The shootings heightened anger and fear among Asian Americans, which continues.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Tennessee lawmakers introduce Texas-styled abortion bill
The proposed ban does not have an exception for rape or incest.
Posted inNation & World
Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The Sunshine Protection Act still must pass the House and be signed by the president to become law.
Posted inNation & World
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19, Harris negative
Both are fully vaccinated and received boosters.
Posted inMaine
Lawmakers consider $100 million relief fund for farmers with contaminated land
The fund would reimburse farmers whose water or fields are contaminated by PFAS for testing and clean up, lost crops and herds, farm transitions or buyouts, and long-term health monitoring.
Posted inNation & World
Chicago officers won’t face charges in two fatal shootings
Adam Toledo, 13, and Anthony Alvarez, 22, were killed during foot pursuits within days of each other last year.
Posted inNation & World
Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks
NATO members will ‘assess where we are at this point in the conflict,’ White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
Posted inSports
Ohtani aims for improvement even after MVP season for Angels
Los Angeles Manger Joe Maddon has no complaints about Shohei Ohtani’s performance last season but would like to see him pitch more innings.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Scarborough grad Fiorillo plays key role on Vermont team heading to NCAAs
Nick Fiorillo has become a top reserve for the America East champion Catamounts, who take on Arkansas in the first round on Thursday.