The Biden administration had previously considered ending the emergency last year, but held off amid concerns about a potential ‘winter surge’ in cases.
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Posted inSports
NHL notebook: Islanders acquire Bo Horvat in trade with Canucks
The Islanders send forward Anthony Beauvillier, top prospect Aatu Raty and a top-12 protected first-round pick in the 2023 draft to the Canucks.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
Bill seeking to repeal fire code exemption for recovery residences would be devastating, opponents say
The fallout from a bill that would repeal an exemption in fire code regulations and require recovery residences to install sprinkler systems would be devastating for Maine’s recovery community, operators and advocates told lawmakers at a public hearing Monday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘Laverne & Shirley’ actor Cindy Williams dies at 75
Williams died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after a brief illness, her children said in a statement released through their family spokeswoman.
Posted inNation & World, News
Through sobs, did Alex Murdaugh say he killed his son?
Defense attorneys continue to question the way South Carolina authorities collected and analyzed evidence in the shooting deaths of Murdaugh’s wife, Maggie, and son Paul.
Posted inSports
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts still trying to quiet haters
Quarterback Jalen Hurts says many people didn’t want him in Philadelphia, but he has led the Eagles to the Super Bowl.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Rep. George Santos vows to cooperate with ethics probe after meeting with Speaker McCarthy
McCarthy confirmed to reporters that he met with Santos but would not say what they discussed.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, New England
Russian millionaire on trial in Massachusetts in hack, insider trade scheme
A federal prosecutor says a wealthy Russian businessman and associates made nearly $90 million dollars cheating the stock market in an elaborate scheme of hacking into U.S. computer systems to steal insider information.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Man who allegedly stole Augusta police cruiser, pursued family to supermarket indicted
Kyle Joseph King, of Augusta, has been indicted on two charges. The officer whose cruiser was stolen, with an AR-15 inside, was suspended for one day without pay.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Suspect in Winslow stabbing pleads not guilty to aggravated assault charge
Justin Boucher, 21, accused of repeatedly stabbing a 65-year-old man Jan. 18, entered his plea last week at an Augusta courtroom.