Truckers who oppose public health measures related to the pandemic have blocked border bridges, while the truckers union says the group does not represent the industry in which 90% of truckers are vaccinated.
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Posted inNation & World, New England
Vermont House approves amending state constitution to protect reproductive rights
The Vermont debate comes at the same time as some Republican-led legislatures across the country are poised to further restrict abortions or ban them outright.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Neil Young song streams jump 38% after his Spotify boycott
Merck Mercuriadis, whose fund owns 50% rights to Young’s catalog, said interest in the artist’s music has surged since he requested the streaming service remove his songs from Spotify.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Waterville announces Feb. 9 winter parking pan
Waterville Public Works asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, to allow for snow clean up by the crew. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot, according to a news release from the department. For questions, call […]
Posted inTimes Record
Former Topsham police officer sentenced for assault in connection with a Mt. Ararat High School student
Randy Cook, 47, of Brunswick is charged with a Class D misdemeanor and has been sentenced to seven days in jail.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Women’s basketball: Maeve Carroll leads streaking Black Bears
The senior forward has been UMaine’s leader on the floor during its five-game win streak.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Residents air concerns about search for Waterville school superintendent, assistant
The Board of Education this week heard from the public about whether an assistant superintendent should be hired who could move into the superintendent’s position when Eric Haley retires later this year.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine
Portland author Lily King a finalist for short story prize
Her new collection, ‘Five Tuesdays in Winter,’ is among three finalists for the $20,000 Story Prize.
Posted inTimes Record
Jonesport may decide fate of Brunswick rocket company’s proposed launch site by May
After enacting a six-month ban on commercial rocket use in December, Jonesport is now working to arrive at a final decision on whether to permit bluShift Aerospace’s roughly $2 million launch site proposal.
Posted inNation & World
Police trainer testifies against officers in George Floyd’s death
A Minneapolis police officer who oversaw medical training for two of the three former officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights is scheduled to resume testifying in their federal trial.