White House press secretary Jen Psaki described the situation as ‘extremely dangerous,’ noting that ‘we’re now at a stage where Russia could at any point launch an attack in Ukraine.’
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘The Harder They Fall,’ ‘Insecure,’ H.E.R. nab NAACP awards nominations
The two-hour awards show, hosted by Anthony Anderson, will be broadcast on Feb. 26 on BET at 8 p.m. EST.
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Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court justices suggest Boston should have flown ‘Christian flag’
The issue seems to unite justices on the left and the right, and the Biden administration and ACLU also support the man who wanted to fly the flag.
Posted inMaine
Gas prices up in Vermont, down in Maine and New Hampshire
Prices in Maine remain about 3 cents lower than a month ago.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills and LePage pile up campaign funds for gubernatorial race
Since July, Gov. Janet Mills and Paul LePage, a former two-term Republican governor, have raised similar amounts at $1 million and $900,000, respectively. But Mills has more money on hand, with $1.28 million to LePage’s $600,000.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
White House soft-launches COVID-19 test request website
People can order four at-home tests per residential address on the site, which will officially launch Wednesday.
Posted inNation & World
Boris Johnson denies lying to Parliament about lockdown parties
Senior ministers in Johnson’s Conservative government say they believe him – but added the prime minister would have to resign if he is proven to have lied.
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U.S. faces wave of omicron deaths in coming weeks, models say
Despite signs omicron causes milder disease on average, the unprecedented level of infection means many vulnerable people will become severely sick.
Posted inSchools and Education
Mt. Blue Middle School goes remote this week
RSU 9 was ‘forced’ to make the move due to a staff shortage.
Posted inNews
Fire destroys mobile home in Strong
When firefighters arrived, fire was coming out of all sides and the roof of the home at 489 South Strong Road.