Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
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Posted inNation & World
Kazakhstan says 164 killed in last week’s protests
The demonstrations, which began in the western part of Kazakhstan, began Jan. 2. over a sharp rise in fuel prices and spread throughout the country, apparently reflecting wider discontent with the authoritarian government.
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Prospects dim as U.S., Russia prepare to meet over Ukraine
With much at risk and both warning of dire consequences of failure, the two sides have been positioning themselves for what will be a nearly unprecedented flurry of activity in Europe this week.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Women’s basketball: Another slow start costly as UMaine falls to Stony Brook
The Black Bears fall behind 14-0 and lose to the defending America East champion Seawolves.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sen. King touts BIW to Senate appropriations chair during tour
King said he invited Tester to the shipyard to witness what it takes to build an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine, News
Augusta City Council rejects plan to fill Board of Education seat in March, eyes June vote
An at-large spot on the school board has been vacant since Jennifer Dumond resigned in October.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Small businesses embrace downtown Augusta during COVID-19 pandemic
More than a dozen businesses opened in 2021, marking a recent record for business growth as certain people shift from working for others to working for themselves.
Posted inNation & World
Bronx apartment fire kills 19, including 9 children
Nineteen people, including 9 children, have been killed in an apartment fire in New York City.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Blues stun Stars with two last-minute goals
Ryan O’Reilly and Jordan Kyrou score 18 seconds apart to give St. Louis a 2-1 win.
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Thompson scores 17 in return as Warriors beat Cavs
Klay Thompson plays for the first time in more than 2 1/2 years after knee and Achilles injuries.