BANGOR — Husson University Online recently named the following local students to the president’s, dean’s and honors lists for Term 2 of the 2023-24 academic year. Kyle Duelley of Fairfield, dean’s list, Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration and public health. Christy Parker of Monmouth, president’s list, Bachelor of Science in psychology. Dana Plummer of […]
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Maine State Park First Day Hike set for Jan. 1
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry invites outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to kick off the new year with fresh air and scenic walks during Maine State Park First Day Hike activities. The department’s Bureau of Parks and Lands has announced guided hikes and a collection of self-led hike resources, ensuring […]
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Foundation awards grants to groups working for racial justice, equity
AUGUSTA — The Maine Justice Foundation has awarded grants from its Racial Justice Fund to six groups for 2023. The goal of the fund is to support Black, Indigenous, and people of color statewide to forge social, systemic, and economic solutions that will address racism and inequities in the culture, organizations, and systems. “We are […]
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Subscription-based care moves beyond peddling birth control and helping with hair loss
Online, direct-to-consumer health care has grown well beyond its roots, prompting concerns about care quality.
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Students at now-closed Connecticut nursing school sue state officials, say they’ve made things worse
Stone Academy’s 3 campuses were shuttered in February.
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Turkey sets stage for final vote on approving Sweden’s long-awaited NATO bid
Hungary’s sign-off on the Nordic country’s NATO membership is also pending, though it has suggested it will approve.
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Sports Digest: Pistons set single-season NBA record with 27th straight loss
Detroit loses to Brooklyn, 118-112, and is now one loss away from the all-time mark of 28th consecutive defeats.
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Police investigating incidents involving Colorado justices after Trump removed from state’s ballot
Police are also providing extra patrols around the justices’ homes in Denver.
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The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy
Britain is one of the world’s oldest democracies, but some worry that essential rights and freedoms are under threat.
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Ice storms, blizzards pummel the central U.S. on the day after Christmas
A winter storm is pummeling much of the central United States a day after Christmas