Russian news agencies reported that lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner have filed an appeal of her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Starbucks asks labor board to halt union votes temporarily
More than 220 U.S. Starbucks stores, including one in Biddeford, have voted to unionize since last year.
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Robyn Griggs, ‘One Life to Live’ and ‘Another World’ actress, dead at 49
Robyn Griggs was diagnosed with stage 4 endocervical adenocarcinoma, a form of cervical cancer, in August 2020.
Posted inCommunity
Co-op changes name to Belfast Community Co-op
As of Monday, Aug. 8, the Belfast Co-op at 123 High St. is now known as Belfast Community Co-op. Serving Belfast, Waldo County, and countless summer visitors for more than 45 years, the co-op has decided to update its name to reflect the true nature of this community owned grocery store. “Our hope is that […]
Posted inCommunity
Waterville nonprofit to offer retreat for grieving individuals, families Sept. 24, 25
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plan to host Camp Ray of Hope, a statewide weekend retreat for Maine individuals and families who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. The retreat will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 and 25, at Friends Camp at 729 Lakeview Drive in South China. […]
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education, Times Record
Teacher retirements and resignations burden schools statewide
As the new school year nears, superintendents are scrambling to find qualified applicants to fill positions, mirroring a recent trend.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
View from Away: We shouldn’t let people who use drugs die in the street
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
State commission will start meeting this month to discuss possibility of parole in Maine
The group of lawmakers, state officials, attorneys and advocates for criminal justice reform will have until December to study the subject, make recommendations and offer proposed legislation.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Moving in with your parents could be good for America
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