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Blocked Out
How Russian citizens are losing access to more information about what is going on Russian citizens are being pushed further into the dark. The effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine are having digital effects. As the conflict persists, the Russian government has continued to restrict its citizen’s access to information. As NPR reports, Russia… Read more
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‘Euphoria’ Best Show Ever?
A show where sex, drugs, alcohol, and drama are glamorized, Euphoria just might be the most-watched show right now. The show starring Zendaya follows her in a life of addiction to opiates as a teenager, as well as other obstacles that come her way. The show also follows other characters played by actors including Sydney… Read more
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MLB Season in Limbo
On March 9th 2022, the Major League Baseball and the Players Association will continue to meet as they try to come to terms on the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. If a deal is reached they will play 162 games and no games will be canceled. If a deal is not reached at 3pm EST on… Read more
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Maine Schools Have the Option to Drop Masks
Throughout the pandemic in Maine, mask mandates have been dropped and put into place to curb different surges of the virus. Throughout statewide changes in masking, they have continued to remain required in schools. This changed last week when the Mills administration announced that universal indoor masking is no longer required inside schools and child… Read more
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Have you Heard? Local Music and Events!
Wednesday, March 9th Allison Russell at State Theatre, Portland Friday, March 11th Marcus King at Aura, Portland Gladys Knight at Merrill Auditorium, Portland Dark Star Orchestra at State Theatre, Portland Saturday, March 12th Dark Star Orchestra at State Theatre, Portland Sunday, March 13th Ministry, The Melvins, Corrosion of Conformity at The State Theatre, Portland Adam… Read more
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As Portland’s Population Grows, Its Public Transportation Should as Well
I went to a concert last week in Worcester, Massachusetts. The tickets were purchased several months ago, and had planned to grab some bus tickets to head down. My car is unreliable and the friend I am attending with doesn’t have a vehicle, so that made the most sense, right? Two weeks ago I decided… Read more
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