The nearly $5 million in federal funds will support tribal health centers and a program that connects medical students with rural communities.
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Posted inMaine, News
Critics, studies cast doubt on Maine’s claims of climate benefits from highway expansion
The state says a proposed bypass outside Portland will reduce emissions by alleviating gridlock. Advocates say this claim has been frequently disproven by the outcomes of similar projects elsewhere.
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Posted inNation & World, News
U.S., allies prepare to defend Israel as Netanyahu says ‘multifront war’ with Iran already underway
Tensions have soared following the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas’ top political leader in Iran.
Posted inNation & World, News
UK leader Starmer condemns attack on hotel as far-right violence spreads
In the north of England town of Rotherham, police struggled to hold back hundreds of rioters who sought to break into a Holiday Inn Express hotel being used as accommodation for asylum-seekers.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sports Digest: Sea Dogs’ nine-game winning streak stopped by Erie
The SeaWolves avoid a six-game series sweep at Hadlock Field, rallying for a 5-3 victory.
Posted inNation & World, News
Tropical Storm Debby barrels toward Florida, with potential record rains to its north
States north of Florida are also preparing for rain and wind.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Wilyer Abreu homers twice as Red Sox take two of three from Rangers
Jarren Duran’s homer in the fifth gives Boston the lead in its 7-2 win.
Posted inSports
MJ Melendez homers in ninth to lift Royals past Tigers
Melendez hits a pinch-hit three-run home run to lift Kansas City to its sixth win in seven games.
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Noah Lyles wins men’s 100 by razor-thin margin
Lyles prevails in a photo finish by .005 seconds over Kishane Thompson of Jamaica.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Wild Blueberry Weekend a tasty celebration of Maine
The annual event at Fields Fields farm in Dresden and more than 15 other locations across Maine celebrates the state’s wild blueberry farmers, who produce more than 95% of the country’s wild blueberries.