The Norwegian Nobel Committee has issued a very rare admonition to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, over the war and humanitarian crisis in his country.
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Posted inNation & World
The last 8 years have been Earth’s hottest on record
Scientists say the exceptionally hot year is part of a long-term warming trend that shows hints of accelerating.
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Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots’ defense needs to come up big against Bills
New England must be able to produce some pivotal stops on defense to beat Buffalo in Saturday’s playoff game.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Varney daughters detail a harrowing scene on night of their parents’ murder
Officers held one of them for hours in a room next door while a suspect chanted, vomited and asked police ‘disturbing questions’
Posted inNews, Sports
Djokovic included in draw for Australian Open as visa saga continues
Novak Djokovic is slated to play fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic, who is ranked world No. 78., in the opening round next week if he is not deported.
Posted inNation & World, News
Probe finds ‘unintentional mistakes’ in Gabby Petito police stop
The report faulted officers for not citing Petito for domestic violence, and not obtaining a statement from a 911 caller who reported seeing a male aggressor.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Gov. Mills addresses pandemic, Maine’s economic recovery at Waterville chamber breakfast
The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce based in Waterville hosted the January Business Breakfast at the Best Western Plus Grand Hotel.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. jobless claims rise to the highest level since mid-November
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 23,000 to 230,000.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Southern Maine hospitals inundated as COVID-19 patient numbers hit new high
The omicron variant continues to sweep through Maine and the country, leading to increased hospitalizations and disruptions of schools and businesses.
Posted inNation & World
Syrian ex-officer found guilty of crimes against humanity in landmark trial
A German court has convicted a former Syrian secret police officer of crimes against humanity for overseeing the abuse of detainees at a jail near Damascus a decade ago.