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China’s Xi rejects ‘Cold War mentality,’ pushes cooperation

by JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press January 17, 2022

In his opening speech at the virtual Davos forum, President Xi Jinping says his country will send an additional 1 billion doses of vaccine to other countries.

New England Patriots, Sports

Additions critical for Patriots to take the next step

by Karen Guregian Boston Herald January 17, 2022January 17, 2022

New England made strides this season, but it needs upgrades defensively and Mac Jones needs more weapons on offense.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Tatum, Celtics rally to win over Pelicans

by Associated Press January 17, 2022January 17, 2022

Jayson Tatum finished with 27 points and eight rebounds as Boston beats New Orleans, 104-92.

Maine, News

MLK Day message: Don’t wait for someone else to work for racial justice in Maine

by Kelley Bouchard January 17, 2022January 18, 2022

Panelists in a virtual event renew Martin Luther King’s call to act with urgency in the fight for racial equity and social justice in Maine.

Community, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel

SNAPSHOT: Snowfriend

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022

Nation & World, New England, Schools and Education

Fatal fentanyl overdose of Connecticut 13-year-old brings calls for naloxone in schools

by Daniela Altimari Hartford Courant (Tribune News Service) January 17, 2022January 17, 2022

After the boy’s death, investigators later found nearly 40 bags of fentanyl stashed in multiple locations within the school.

Maine, Morning Sentinel

Somerset County Sheriff’s officials investigate crash into Madison church

by Amy Calder January 17, 2022January 17, 2022

The crash occurred Saturday at St. Sebastian Church on Main Street in Madison when a Toyota Prius slammed into the front entry way, causing extensive damage to the church and vehicle, according to Somerset County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell.