Passenger Izabel Morin, 20, of Farmington received a shock from a power line when she got out of the car.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Two weeks into war, Russia’s economy has rarely fared worse than now
Despite capital controls and the biggest interest-rate increase in almost two decades, the ruble has lost about 37% of its value.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. slashes Russia trade status, bans imports of its alcohol, seafood
The move by President Biden is being taken in coordination with the European Union and Group of Seven countries to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Most Maine counties move to low-risk status under federal COVID guidelines
Ten of Maine’s 16 counties are considered ‘green’ or low-risk for virus transmission and hospital burden, according to the U.S. CDC.
Posted inNation & World, News
Russian shell mosque in Mariupol, approach Kyiv as U.S. imposes new trade sanctions
‘The free world is coming together to confront Putin,’ says President Biden in announcing that the U.S. will dramatically downgrade its trade status with Russia and ban imports of seafood, alcohol and diamonds.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine
Amy Calder: Decades after suffering abuse, Waterville man offers a message and a warning
The man, who is on palliative care, tells his story about having been sexually abused as a child in an effort to spread awareness, warn parents to pay attention to their children and let children know it’s OK to tell someone when abuse occurs, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Russia widens social media crackdown by blocking Instagram
The latest news on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Owls Head Transportation Museum to celebrate Maine Museum day with free admission
The Owls Head Transportation Museum plans to celebrate Maine Museum Day on Monday, March 14, with free admission. The museum will be open from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. and is located at 117 Museum St. in Owls Head. Membership specials will be available through March 14. Those who attend can spend the day exploring […]
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China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in cases
The country is sticking to the draconian approach to the pandemic it has enforced for most of the past two years,.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos March 4-11, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.