A celebration for Abdifatah Ahmed is planned for Friday at the Hampton Inn on Lincoln Street in Lewiston.
2022
Idaho Legislature clears Texas-inspired abortion bill
The House also rejects a bill that would have required insurance providers to expand their contraceptive coverage.
Germany raises alarm as COVID infections surge to record levels
Meanwhile, most remaining pandemic-related restrictions are set to expire Sunday.
China battles multiple outbreaks, driven by ‘stealth omicron’
The fast-spreading variant is fueling the nation’s biggest COVID-19 outbreak in two years.
Legislature moving to curb ‘dark store theory’ tax assessments
The challenges to assessments of large retail operations can cost communities million in property tax collections.
Red Sox notebook: Martinez: ‘I would love to finish my career here’
DH J.D. Martinez is entering his final year under contract with the Red Sox.
Commission: Assisted living home discriminated against transgender woman
The Maine Human Rights Commission voted 3-2 to find that Sunrise Assisted Living in Jonesport discriminated against a transgender woman who was seeking housing last year.
NBA roundup: Nets fined $50K for letting Kyrie Irving enter locker room
The league said in a statement that the Nets violated New York City law and league health and safety protocols by permitting Kyrie Irving to come into the locker room after Sunday’s game against the Knicks.
Golf: Cameron Smith wins The Players with big putts and gutsy shot
Cameron Smith one-putted eight of his last nine holes for a one-shot victory over Anirban Lahiri of India.
Manchin opposition imperils Biden’s Fed nominee
Sarah Bloom Raskin would need to pick up a Republican vote to win Senate approval.