Detective Sgt. Todd Pilsbury was named interim police chief and Assistant Library Director Dawn Thistle was named interim library director Wednesday as the city works to fill those department head positions.
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Hong Kong to scrap isolation rule for new COVID-19 cases
Hong Kong, which once had some of the world’s strictest COVID-19 rules, has been easing various restrictions to revive its economy.
Belgrade student makes Stonehill College dean’s list
EASTON, Mass. — Joseph Ardito of Belgrade has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Stonehill College. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and have completed all courses for which they were registered. Check out other upcoming area […]
Springfield College names local dean’s list students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two local students, William Banks of Jefferson and Emma Hanna of Bowdoin, have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Springfield College. To make the dean’s list the student must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded coursework for the term, exclusive of “P” grades. The […]
Justice Department charges Russian founder of cryptocurrency firm
His company evaded U.S. regulations and became a haven for proceeds of criminal activity, the DOJ says.
Bath-based society conducting statewide service needs survey
The survey aims to capture a detailed picture of service needs among people living with a disability in Maine.
Squadron seeks nominations for Air & Space Forces educator award
Nomination deadline is April 14.
Wall Street has biggest pullback of the year, led by tech
The selling came as new economic data showed that even as inflation continues to cool, the economy is slowing.
UN chief: Rule of law risks becoming ‘Rule of Lawlessness’
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres points to a host of unlawful actions across the globe, from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to North Korea’s illegal nuclear weapons program.
Anger grows in Virginia city where first-grader shot teacher
Parents and teachers have lambasted school administrators for what they say is a misguided emphasis on education statistics over the safety of children and staff.