A Christian graphic artist says her faith prevents her from creating websites celebrating same-sex marriages.
Nation & World
National and world news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Molten lava on Hawaii’s Big Island could block main highway
Find alternate coastal routes could add hours to commute times, doctor’s visits and freight truck deliveries.
Polynesians embark on 3-day canoe voyage in mid-Pacific
The crew of 12 seeks to raise awareness of gender equality, the environment and the union of the islands.
Rail workers say deal won’t resolve quality-of-life concerns
The five-year deals include 24% raises and $5,000 in bonuses, but concerns remain about paid sick time and getting a day off.
Strong earthquake shakes main Indonesia island of Java
Two weeks ago, an equally powerful quake killed at least 331 people and injured nearly 600.
Ukraine urges tougher Western squeeze on Russian oil prices
The Russian Embassy in Washington insisted that Russian oil ‘will continue to be in demand’ and criticized the price limit as “’eshaping the basic principles of the functioning of free markets.’
G-7 joins EU on $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil
The aim is to to prevent price spikes and starve President Vladimir Putin of funding for his war in Ukraine.
Cruise passenger who fell overboard recalls experience
He spent nearly 20 hours alone, treading water in the Gulf of Mexico after falling off a cruise ship and being saved on Thanksgiving.
Wall Street ends mixed following strong data on wages, jobs
Stocks had been on the upswing for the last month on hopes the worst of the nation’s high inflation may have passed already.
Democrats move to make South Carolina, not Iowa, first voting state
Democrats have voted to remove Iowa as the leadoff state on the presidential nominating calendar and replace it with South Carolina starting in 2024.