Putin has said he has no plans to invade Ukraine, despite a build-up of troops on Russia’s border with Ukraine.
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Posted inNation & World
Stray bullet kills English astrophysicist visiting Atlanta
The 31-year-old was 3 days into a 3-month stay with his girlfriend when the bullet that killed him pierced her apartment wall.
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Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Jewish leaders, backers defiant a week after hostage siege
Rabbis, public officials and others made statements of defiance against antisemitism at Sabbath services a week after last weekend’s hostage siege at a Texas synagogue.
Posted inNation & World
China’s success taming COVID-19 could make exit strategy harder
Its ‘zero-tolerance’ policies mean that most people in China have never been exposed to the virus, setting them up for a surge should restrictions be relaxed.
Posted inNation & World
‘Whoa, that’s not right’: Georgia towns lead census appeals
The 2020 census pegged the town of Chester’s population at 525 people. Officials think it’s triple that.
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
Sports Digest: Maine Celtics break team record for 3-pointers in win over Westchester
Chris Clemons scores 38 points – with 10 3-pointers – and Maine sets franchise marks with 26 3-pointers and 41 assists.
Posted inSports
Australian Open: Medvedev wins over crowd in advancing to fourth round
Daniil Medvedev, the unofficial top seed with Novak Djokovic deported, gets some support from the fans during his straight-sets win.
Posted inNation & World
Young officer slain in Harlem joined to help ‘chaotic city’
The 22-year-old killed Friday night was the fourth New York police officer shot in as many days.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, New England
Orchestra fighting stigma of mental illness marks 10 years
The classical music organization will celebrate with a free performance in Boston on Sunday.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Augusta restaurant, community solar company partner for local Meals on Wheels
People & Places: Surette Real Estate hires new agent