A Russian court extended Griner’s detention through at least July 2, ABC News reported, citing Russian state media outlet Tass.
June 2022
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Jan. 6 panel postpones Wednesday’s hearing with ex-Justice Dept. officials
The committee did not give a reason or a new date for the hearing. The next hearing is set to take place on Thursday.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
After Westbrook school walkout, new steps to promote cultural awareness, inclusivity
Plans are underway to address students’ concerns that different cultures are not understood or respected at Westbrook Middle School.
Posted inNation & World
Bronx Zoo elephant named Happy isn’t a person, court rules
The founder of the Nonhuman Rights Project says he is pleased the group managed to persuade 2 New York judges that Happy the elephant has legal rights.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: June 16-25
Art Abstracts in Oils/Acrylics by Martha LaMarche: through July 20, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. gallery302.com. Film Ongoing Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theatre: 383 Portland Road, Bridgton. Check the drive-in’s Facebook page for weekly schedule. Magic Lantern movie theater: 9 Depot St., Bridgton. See magiclanternmovies.com/nowplaying for listings. Pride’s Corner Drive-In: 651 Bridgton Road (Route 302) […]
Posted inNation & World
Inside the explosive Oval Office confrontation 3 days before Jan. 6
A little-known Justice Department official named Jeffrey Clark reportedly offered to overturn the 2020 election.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Five towns partner with GPCOG for climate solution funds
Cumberland, Yarmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth and Brunswick, working with Greater Portland Council of Governments, will apply for a state grant to help meet their climate goals.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, New England, News
A baby died outside in the cold in 1985. Now police say her mother’s to blame
Maine State Police have charged Lee Ann Daigle with murder in the death of Baby Jane Doe. They say genealogical DNA identified her as the newborn’s mother. But her daughter says that she blocked out memory of the traumatic event and didn’t know she was pregnant until she gave birth.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth Clam Festival returns with more free, family fun
The wildly popular annual event, which was canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic, will feature more family-centered events, an expanded family care station and more handicapped-accessible parking.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Southern: Only Cape boys’ lacrosse remains
Capers hoping to repeat as Class A champs, every other local squad ousted.