While not in a position to determine the outcome, the Maine senator is the most likely Republican vote for Ketanji Brown Jackson, who would be the first Black woman to serve on the court.
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Russians strike near Kyiv, block aid convoy; port city reels
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia would have to carpet-bomb Kyiv and kill all its residents to be able to conquer the city.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations relatively low in Maine as more cases reported
The Maine CDC announced 282 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday and three additional deaths.
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Most Maine counties move to low-risk status under federal COVID guidelines
Ten of Maine’s 16 counties are considered ‘green’ or low-risk for virus transmission and hospital burden, according to the U.S. CDC.
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Maine lobster industry to receive $17 million in aid from federal government
Part of a $1.5 trillion spending package, the funding will be used to help lobstermen comply with new federal regulations designed to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale.
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Groups announce protection of 21,300 acres connecting conservation lands in Maine and New Hampshire
The swath of land in the western Maine mountains offers permanent access to popular hiking destinations.
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Gov. Mills files to qualify for November ballot
Mills’ campaign announced the filing of nomination petitions in a news release Thursday, days after formally announcing her re-election bid.
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Durham appoints Mitchell Berkowitz as interim town manager
Durham has appointed Mitchell Berkowitz as the interim town manager following the resignation of Kathy Tombarelli. Tombarelli — Durham’s first-ever town manager who started in May 2021— gave her notice on Feb. 15. Her last day will be March 15. In a statement at the time, Tombarelli said she felt she was not the right […]
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One person hospitalized following crash in Durham
One person was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon with injuries that aren’t believed to be life-threatening sometime after a pick-up truck went into a guardrail along Pinkham Brook Road in Durham. The driver’s side was inseparable from the guardrail, which prevented the truck from going into the Androscoggin River, Durham Fire and Rescue Chief Rob Tripp Tripp […]
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Bowdoin College to give honorary degrees to 5 women
The degrees are in recognition of the 50th anniversary of female students at the college.