Forthcoming film adaptation of Christie’s “Death on the Nile” has Liz Soares recalling the important role the author’s novels have played in her life.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Grand jury, prosecutors decline to bring charges against man in Somerville shooting death
Joel Williams, 48, was shot and killed June 30, 2021, at a Somerville residence following an altercation with Kyle Hunt of Jefferson.
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Posted inNation & World
U.S. warns that Russia has added 7,000 troops near Ukraine’s border
Meanwhile, Ukrainians defy pressure from Moscow with a national show of flag-waving unity.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Benton Select Board approves change to town’s fiscal year
Change would move the fiscal year from the conventional calendar year to July 1 to June 30. Residents must vote on the change at the annual Town Meeting in March.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
January retail sales surged 3.8% as threat of omicron faded
Last month’s increase was the largest since last March, when most American households received a final federal stimulus check of $1,400.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden orders release of Trump White House visitor logs to Congress
The House committee investigating the riot of Jan. 6, 2021, has sought a trove of data from the National Archives, including presidential records that Trump had fought to keep private.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
Sweden takes Olympic gold in 4-woman biathlon relay
The U.S. team, with Cape Elizabeth native Clare Egan competing in her final Olympic event, finished 11th.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine drop to a three-month low
The state reported 9 more deaths on Wednesday even as hospitals‘ patient numbers continue to drop.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
Slovakia stuns U.S. in men’s hockey shootout, Americans out of Olympics
Slovakia ties the game in the final minute before winning in the shootout to advance to the semifinals.
Posted inNation & World, Sports, Uncategorized
Slovakia stuns U.S. in shootout, Americans out of Olympics
The United States is out of the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics in stunning fashion after blowing a late lead.