Rite Aid’s plan to close more stores as part of its bankruptcy process raises concern about how that might hurt access to medicine and care.
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Posted inBusiness, News
These 5 toys are regular finalists for Hall of Fame honors. Now fans can vote one in
The National Toy Hall of Fame is celebrating its 25th anniversary with more public participation in the induction process.
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Posted inNation & World, News
War between Israel and Hamas raises fears about rising U.S. hostility
While it’s too soon to say with certainty whether anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish crimes have increased during the war, hate crimes overall increased in the U.S. last year.
Posted inNation & World, News
‘Pink hat lady’ sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison for role in Capitol riot
Rachel Marie Powell casts herself as a victim who was ‘susceptible to manipulation.’ The judge didn’t buy it.
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Appeals court allows Alex Murdaugh to argue for new trial because of possible jury tampering
The convicted murderer’s lawyers accused the court clerk in his trial of influencing the jury.
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Local roundup: Mt. Blue boys soccer wins regular-season finale
Eli Walker scores twice for the Cougars.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Massachusetts governor warns state’s shelter system is nearing capacity
As a ‘right-to-shelter’ state, Massachusetts is legally required to provide shelter to eligible families.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Area college roundup: Bates edges UMaine-Farmington in men’s soccer
Tife Agunloye’s late goal for the Bobcats breaks 1-1 tie; Former area high school standouts Audrey Fletcher and Hannah Wilbur help UMF women top Eastern Nazarene; Thomas field hockey rolls past Beavers.
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Franklin County puts aside nearly $2.29 million for roads, bridges and paving for unorganized territories
Commissioners hope to talk with representatives of towns that serve the unorganized townships to see why some budget figures have escalated.
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Summit with Arab leaders called off as Biden heads to Israel
The postponement of the Amman summit comes after the Palestinian leader withdrew from the meetings in protest of an attack on a Gaza hospital, which Hamas blamed on an Israeli airstrike and which Israel blamed on a misfired Palestinian rocket.