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UK energy giant BP’s profits double to $27.7 billion

by DANICA KIRKA Associated Press February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

High oil and gas prices have hit Britain hard, with double-digit inflation fueling a wave of public-sector strikes, soaring food bank use and demands that politicians expand a tax on the windfall profits of energy companies.

Local Government

Farmington board to search for interim town manager

by Pam Harnden February 7, 2023February 8, 2023

Christian Waller resigned Monday by mutual agreement with selectmen.

Sports

Maine Basketball Hall of Fame announces its Class of 2023

by Staff Report February 7, 2023February 8, 2023

The newest inductees will be honored at a ceremony in Bangor on Aug. 20.

Nation & World, News

Teams race to find survivors as quake aid pours into Turkey, Syria

by MEHMET GUZEL, GHAITH ALSAYED and SUZAN FRASER Associated Press February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

The death toll soared above 7,200 and was still expected to rise.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress to ‘Finish the job’

by ZEKE MILLER, SEUNG MIN KIM and LISA MASCARO Associated Press February 7, 2023February 8, 2023

President Biden sought to reassure the nation that his stewardship of the country has delivered results both at home and abroad, as he also set out to prove his fitness for a likely re-election bid.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Arkansas Gov. Sanders slams Biden for ‘woke fantasies’

by ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press February 7, 2023February 8, 2023

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ speech was a stark contrast to President Biden’s address, which sought to reassure the country and urged Congress to work with him on rebuilding the economy.

Nation & World, News

Germany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge Ukraine Leopard 1 tanks

by SUSIE BLANN Associated Press February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

In some of the latest fighting, authorities reported Tuesday that Russian shelling damaged a hospital and apartment buildings.

Sports

Super Bowl opening night returns with circus atmosphere

by Associated Press February 7, 2023

Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni answers questions about Rocky, Santa Claus and even which of his players he’d want to date his 5-year-old daughter when she grows up.