The Chinese government moved to stifle opposition following protests in Hong Kong in 2019 against a proposed law allowing extraditions to mainland China.
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Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Inside the most dysfunctional Patriots’ season under Belichick
Analysis: In the words of other Patriots, the offense was worse than numbers could capture. It was broken. Dysfunctional. Riddled with distrust.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Uncategorized
Sheriff says gunman didn’t know California dance hall victims
Before the shooting, Huu Can Tran parked a motorcycle just a block away from the ballroom in Monterey Park, which investigators believe he had planned to use as a backup getaway vehicle.
Posted inTimes Record
Sports domes in Topsham, Orono collapse under weight of snow, ice
Directors of the Topsham indoor sports facility say snow and rain caused the collapse and the inflatable structure is “irreparable.”
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Schools and Education
Actor Tony Shalhoub announces donations to USM arts center, credits college for launching his career
Shalhoub, who graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 1977, was at the Portland school Thursday, where he was named honorary chairman of the fundraising drive and pledged $150,000 of his own money.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Snow followed by rain tamps down snowfall totals in central Maine
The most recent storm to move into the region left about 6 inches of snow in places such as Jackman and Manchester, but when people got up Thursday morning the totals had diminished due to the following rain.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors, Uncategorized
AUTHOR EVENT: Madison VFW sponsoring book signings
A book-signing event and Q&A panel featuring three local authors will be held at 3 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Harvell-Bishop-Arnold Trail Post, 58 Preble Ave. in Madison. Featured authors are: • Poet and Green Beret Ryan Stovall, author of “Black Snowflakes: Smothering a Torch” • English professor and poet Dr. […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Russia plays down West’s decision to send tanks, attacks Ukraine anew
The Kremlin warned that tank deliveries would be a dangerous escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. economy slowed but still grew at 2.9% rate last quarter
The economy’s expected slowdown is an intended consequence of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive series of rate hikes.