Global shark populations are declining, with annual deaths due to fisheries reaching about 100 million.
2022
Posted inSports
World Cup roundup: Messi leads Argentina to crucial win
Sparked by a goal from Lionel Messi, Argentina beats Mexico, 2-0, as it rebounds from a shocking loss to Saudi Arabia.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
New state voter fraud units find few cases in midterms
It’s just what election experts expected and may suggest the new units were more about politics than rooting out widespread abuses.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police: Armed robbery at Waterville Goodwill, ongoing search for suspect
The Waterville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect, a white male, roughly 5 feet, 9 inches tall, wearing dark clothing.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden eases sanctions on Venezuela as opposition talks resume
Under the new policy, profits from the sale of energy would be directed to paying down debt owed to Chevron, rather than providing profits to PDVSA.
Posted inGirls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
2022 girls soccer wrap-up: Milestones marked compelling season
Mt. Blue’s KK Daggett set a school scoring record, while Richmond coach Troy Kendrick earned his 400th victory.
Posted inNation & World, News
Civilians escape Kherson after Russian strikes on freed city
Kherson was one of many cities in recent days to face a blistering onslaught of Russian artillery fire and drone attacks, with the shelling especially intense there.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: A trio of books from Maine authors
New releases from David Carew, Lynn Plourde and Astrid Sheckels
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer of hits including ‘Fame,’ dies at 63
She was behind some of the most joyful, high-energy pop anthems of the early ’80s.
Posted inMaine
Good Samaritan struck, killed after stopping to help Waterville crash victim
A nurse from Madison died Friday night after she was hit by a pickup truck on Interstate 95.