As Bates College shifts back to in-person classes, it mandates mask upgrades to help thwart COVID-19.
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Posted inNation & World
Blinken to meet with senior Russian as tensions mount over Ukraine
The U.S. has not concluded whether Russia plans to invade Ukraine or whether the show of military force near the border is intended to squeeze security concessions without an actual conflict.
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Israel lawmakers outraged over claim police used spyware against citizens
Hebrew-language business newspaper Calcalist reported that in 2020, police used the NSO spyware Pegasus to surveil leaders of protests against Netanyahu, who was then prime minister.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Why airlines fear 5G will upend travel this week
The airline industry is raising the stakes in a showdown with AT&T and Verizon over plans to launch new 5G wireless service this week, warning that thousands of flights could be grounded or delayed if the rollout takes place near major airports
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Microsoft buys gamer Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion
Microsoft is paying nearly $70 billion for Activision Blizzard, the maker of “Candy Crush’’ and ‘’Call of Duty.’’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine state senator resigns to take job in Small Business Administration
Louis Luchini of Ellsworth will work as an advocate in the New England region.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine gas prices go down
Gas prices are again a mixed bag in northern New England
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Duo of Elsie Gawler and Ethan Tichler grace Oasis of Music
Elsie Gawler and Ethan Tichler will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Gawler met Tischler at Maine Fiddle Camp in 2016 and from there they grew a musical connection that eventually turned into a partnership and musical […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Dramatic rise in positive COVID test results reveals intensity of omicron surge in Maine
The number of positive tests reported to the state each day has roughly tripled over the past month, further overwhelming the state’s ability to determine which are confirmed new cases and which are followup tests.
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Catholics invited to participate in prayer vigil
PORTLAND — Maine Catholics are invited to join thousands of Catholics across the country in nine days of prayer for life and human dignity. The event, “9 Days for Life,” is scheduled to run from Wednesday, Jan. 19, through Thursday, Jan. 27, and is a novena for the protection of life, according to a news […]