Pope Francis joined tens of thousands of faithful in bidding farewell to Benedict XVI at a rare requiem Mass for a dead pope presided over by a living one.
2023
Posted inNation & World, News
Biden will restrict Nicaraguans, Cubans and Haitians crossing U.S.-Mexico border
Instead, the administration will accept 30,000 people per month from the four nations for two years and offer the ability to legally work, as long as they come legally, have eligible sponsors and pass vetting and background checks.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Police: Idaho slaying suspect’s DNA found at crime scene
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and felony burglary in the closely watched case that has grabbed the nation’s attention.
Posted inNation & World, News
Putin orders Russian forces to hold 36-hour cease-fire in Ukraine
The order follows a proposal by the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill for the Russian Orthodox Christmas holiday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Former Augusta city manager’s job interview took place night of historic storm
William Bridgeo flew into Maine to interview for the open Augusta city manager’s job on, of all nights, the night of the Ice Storm of 1998, meeting with city officials as the weather took a nasty turn.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Internal failure temporarily knocks out 9-1-1 emergency calling system for 12 communications centers in Maine
The 12 regional communications centers, which were down for about 90 minutes early Wednesday — included Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford and Somerset counties.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
NHL notebook: DeBrusk sidelined, likely with fractured fibula
Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk may have been injured before scoring the tying and winning goals in the Winter Classic.
Posted inNation & World
Biden says he intends to visit U.S.-Mexico border next week
He will meet with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Remote work is not a solution for all individuals with disabilities
It’s high time we tackle the prejudice that causes disproportionate hardship and possible job loss for people with disabilities who are performing those jobs satisfactorily.