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Sports Digest: Wimbledon, British government in talks about Russian players competing

by News service report March 15, 2022March 16, 2022

Wimbledon organizers are having conversations with the British government about whether Russian tennis players should be allowed to compete if they don’t distance themselves from President Vladimir Putin over his country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Maine

Housing bill to be scaled back, would still allow 4 units on many lots

by Penelope Overton March 15, 2022March 16, 2022

House Speaker Ryan Fecteau is proposing to remove some controversial parts of his affordable housing bill to preserve fourplex and accessory dwelling unit provisions.

Community, Maine, Morning Sentinel

Interstate 95 crash involving tractor-trailer stops traffic but causes only minor injuries, police say

by Kaitlyn Budion March 15, 2022March 15, 2022

The wreck occurred Tuesday afternoon in the southbound lanes of I-95 in Waterville.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Biden signs budget bill with Ukraine aid but no COVID cash

by ZEKE MILLER and JOSH BOAK Associated Press March 15, 2022March 15, 2022

The White House had asked for $22.5 billion for vaccines and treatment, but that was trimmed during talks to $15.6 billion and ultimately dropped altogether.

Nation & World, News

Man suspected of stalking, killing homeless people arrested

by ASHRAF KHALIL and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press March 15, 2022March 15, 2022

Gerald Brevard, 30, who lives in the Washington area, has a criminal history that includes assault.

Nation & World, News

In emotional speech to a packed house, Zelensky appeals for help from Canada

by ROB GILLIES Associated Press March 15, 2022March 15, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked Canadians to imagine bombs landing in their communities as urged the nation to apply great economic and military pressure on Russia — including a no-fly zone.