The nomination of Lynne Tracy, the current U.S. ambassador to Armenia, will be submitted to the Senate as soon as the Russian government OKs the choice.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Officials probing whether Northeastern University explosion was staged
The package detonated just after 7 p.m. Tuesday when a staff member opened it.
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Posted inSports
NBA considered suspending Suns owner for more than one year
Investigators concluded that Robert Sarver’s conduct “was not motivated by racial animus,” according to Commissioner Adam Silver.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Plea deal reached with Maine National Guard soldier accused of rape
David Cyr, who maintains his innocence, is serving 90 days in jail after pleading no contest in exchange for prosecutors dropping 2 counts of gross sexual assault.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mainers attracted by Oath Keepers’ vision, repulsed by its extremism
A recently released list of the violent, anti-government group’s membership rolls dates to 2009, casting doubt on how many of the 215 Mainers who were listed remain active in the group.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Erskine field hockey slips past Lincoln
Three different players score to lead the Eagles to the victory.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Patrick Dempsey to attend Dempsey Challenge virtually this year
The actor and race car driver is in Italy shooting the movie “Ferrari.”
Posted inBusiness, News
Potential railroad strike would damage struggling U.S. economy, but effects in Maine unclear
A total of 60,000 union workers had been expected to walk off their jobs as early as 12:01 a.m. on Friday.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys soccer: Monmouth’s late push leads to win against Hall-Dale
Three goals in the final 13 minutes open up a tight game against Mountain Valley Conference foes.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Bates College student reportedly assaulted on Lewiston campus
The victim was struck by an unidentified man Wednesday in what was described as an unprovoked assault.