Gang Chen was accused last year of concealing ties to Beijing while also collecting U.S. dollars for his nanotechnology research.
2022
Bath becomes latest Midcoast community to enact public mask mandate
The 60-day mask mandate for indoor public spaces like stores, public transportation and restaurants, goes into effect on Monday, Jan. 24.
U.S. jobless claims rise to 286,000, highest level since October
A surge in COVID-19 cases has set back what had been a strong comeback from last year’s short but devastating coronavirus recession.
Europe considers new COVID-19 strategy: accepting the virus
Spain, Portugal and Britain are considering moving from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
More National Guard members arrive to help Maine hospitals handle omicron surge
A total of 169 Guard members have been dispatched to health care facilities this week to help blunt the variant’s impact on the state’s health care system.
Report on sexual abuse in German diocese faults Pope Benedict XVI
A long-awaited report on sexual abuse has faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI’s handling of cases when he was archbishop in Munich.
Nineteen-year-old woman sets record for solo global flight
In her trek of more than 28,000 nautical miles, Zara Rutherford stopped over in 5 continents and visited 41 nations.
First flights bringing aid arrive in Tonga after huge volcanic eruption
New Zealand and Australia each sent military transport planes with water, generators and other aid for the 80% of Tonga’s population who have been impacted by the eruption.