Nearly a dozen new bitcoin funds began trading in U.S. markets for the first time Thursday.
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Renewables grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster still to meet climate change target, IEA says
The amount of renewable energy installed around the world last year grew at its fastest rate in the past 25 years.
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Sports Digest: Bud Harrelson, scrappy Mets shortstop who once fought Pete Rose, dies at age 79
Bud Harrelson died at a hospice house in East Northport, New York, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
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Emmys will have reunions, recreations of shows like ‘Lucy,’ ‘Martin,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Thrones’
The 75th Emmy Awards will include cast reunions and recreations of classic moments from a dozen iconic shows throughout television history.
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Pittston selectman roasted for letting ‘hysterical’ man into prohibited area to fish
Jean Ambrose could face repercussions for letting the resident into the town’s RiverWalk property after the Select Board voted in October to close it due to a potentially dangerous leak.
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Judy Blume to receive lifetime achievement award for ‘Bravery in Literature’
The winners will receive their awards during a ceremony on Feb. 17 at the Fisher Center. Blume will participate virtually in a conversation with the other authors.
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College notebook: Colby women’s hockey team off to yet another strong start
Thomas College, UMaine-Farmington men’s basketball programs set to hold inaugural Dick Meader Cup.
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High school schedules and scores for Jan. 11-12
High school games for Thursday, Jan. 11, and Friday, Jan. 12.
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What’s next for Bill Belichick?
The door is now open for Bill Belichick to go to another team and chase Don Shula’s all-time record of 347 wins in the regular season and playoffs.
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Drunken driving charge dismissed for former Hallowell Public Works Department foreman
Christopher Buck, who resigned as foreman in 2022, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of driving to endanger after competing a court-ordered treatment program. He has been ordered to pay a fine totaling $730 and lost his driver’s license for 30 days.