New York state is dropping its mask requirement on public transportation thanks in part to the availability of new booster shots targeting the most common strain of COVID-19.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Abortion floor debate splits South Carolina Republicans
The South Carolina Senate has scheduled a lengthy floor debate on an abortion ban that no longer includes exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Police: Unity woman, 93, killed in single-vehicle crash in Albion
Officials believe Elva M. LaPointe suffered a medical issue while driving Monday morning, causing her car to veer off the road and flip onto its roof.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
‘Scattering CJ’ to be shown on public television
Award-winning documentary profiles grieving mother’s inspired idea to honor her son’s life
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Local painter’s work on display at CMMC gallery
The art of Elisabeth Salberg is now on display through the month of September at the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Graduating from Duke University where she studied art history, life took Salberg on a different path. For over 30 years she worked as a registered nurse, […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Readfield event to feature Maine author’s book, storywalk grand opening
READFIELD — The grand opening of the Readfield Elementary School StoryWalk is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, behind the school at 84 South Road. The event will feature a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony, an inaugural walk along the trail, and Maine author and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Barbara Walsh will read from her newest book, […]
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UMF Visiting Writers Series presents award-winning journalist, travel writer
Award-winning writer Julia Cooke is the first reader of the season for the celebrated Visiting Writers Series presented by the University of Maine at Farmington. Cooke will read from her work at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center. The reading is free and open to the […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Jefferson bicentennial quilt, historical items on display Sept. 10
A quilt with 34 squares depicting Jefferson scenes from 1976, created for the U.S. Bicentennial celebration by 29 Jefferson women, will be one of many exhibits telling the story of the town’s history during an open house this weekend. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Old […]
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Casas’ first home run ball the subject of lengthy negotiation
The Red Sox, though, did secure the memento.