COVID-restriction protesters respond by playing their own tunes, including Twisted Sister’s ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It.’
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Posted inNation & World
Blockades at Canada-U.S. border continue, protests swell
Standoffs are aimed at bringing attention to demands to lift COVID-19 mandates.
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Posted inNation & World
Judge nixes Ghislaine Maxwell’s request to seal motions for new trial
A federal judge has ruled that the Epstein associate’s bid for a new trial must be aired out in the open.
Posted inNation & World
U.S .evacuating most Ukraine embassy staff over invasion fears
A very limited number of staff will stay to keep communications open with the government, but all consular operations will be suspended.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Republicans push U.S. schools to post all class materials online
Teachers say proposed laws threaten their professional independence while dragging them into a culture war.
Posted inNation & World
French police tow ‘freedom convoys’ to prevent Paris blockade
PARIS — French police began removing demonstrators and towing away cars as they cracked down on attempts by protesters inspired by Canada’s “freedom convoys” from blockading Paris. Despite the interception of convoys on the Paris ring road earlier on Saturday, several demonstrators managed to evade police controls and drove to the Champs-Elysees in the center […]
Posted inMaine, Sports
Old-school toboggans take the spotlight again in Camden
Participants in the U.S. Toboggan National Championships are fired up that the event is back after being canceled last year because of the pandemic.
Posted inCheering, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cheerleading: Lewiston, Medomak Valley, Lisbon and Monmouth/Winthrop take state titles
Mustangs win second title in a row after virtual championship meet last year.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Camden National Bank promotes Heather Robinson
People & Places: Northern Light Health welcomes Dr. William Bassett
Posted inAuto, Community, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Feeling put out by potholes? You’re not alone
Public works directors in central Maine say the problem with potholes isn’t any worse these days than in past years, just don’t tell that to drivers shelling out hundreds of dollars for repairs.