John Branning’s anthology, ‘The Best I Can Do,’ was recognized recently by the largest book awards program for independent publishers.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World, News
FDA warns stores to stop selling Elf Bar, the top disposable e-cigarette in the U.S.
U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. safety agency to require automatic emergency braking on heavy trucks and buses
The government’s traffic safety agency says it will require that heavy trucks and buses include potentially life-saving automatic emergency braking equipment within 5 years.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Lean green flying machines take wing in Paris, heralding transport revolution
The Paris region is planning for a small fleet of electric flying taxis to operate on multiple routes when it hosts the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games next summer.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Twins’ Ryan pitches first career shutout in 6-0 win over Red Sox
Joe Ryan allows only three hits, and Byron Buxton belts two long home runs to help Minnesota earn a split of the four-game series.
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Sports Digest: Fightin Phils send Sea Dogs to fourth consecutive loss, 10-5
Portland gets two home runs from Alex Binelas and one from Marcelo Mayer but drops to 0-3 on its current homestand.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine House joins Senate to advance paid family leave bill
The bill faces additional votes in the Legislature and must overcome the hurdle of securing $25 million in start-up funding before being sent to Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Kesha and producer Dr. Luke settle longstanding legal battle over rape, defamation claims
Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed, as both she and he revealed on Instagram that they had agreed to ‘a resolution’ of the case and to a statement from each of them.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Valley Community College slated to receive $803,000 for new plumbing training facility
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said the funding is included in a bill passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Posted inGolf, Sports, Times Record Sports
Golf notebook: Gardiner High’s Jack Quinn qualifies for New England Amateur
The Tiger standout recently finished his freshman year.