The Patriots lead the league with eight players opting out.
2020
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine
Fundraiser to expand Augusta Skate Park seeks to make park more inviting to newcomers
The fundraiser also seeks to honor the late Chris Thompson, a frequent skater known for welcoming new skaters to the park, who died in a car crash earlier this year.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Wiscasset police say man forced cruiser off the road, charge him for 2nd time this week
Stuart Wyman, 48, faces drunken-driving counts in 2 incidents and other charges, as well.
Posted inMaine, News
Organizers winding down homeless encampment at Portland City Hall
The demonstration has lasted for more than 2 weeks, drawing dozens of homeless people who were struggling to find basic necessities after the closure of Preble Street’s day shelter.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Maine Grains sales skyrocket during pandemic, earns praise from New York Times
Amber Lambke says the business has seen a 4,000% increase in online sales since the pandemic began, and points out the company’s way of doing business is a collaborative model for rural areas.
Posted inNation & World
‘See you in court’: ACLU has filed nearly 400 cases versus Trump
As of this week, the American Civil Liberties Union has filed nearly 400 lawsuits and other legal actions against President Trump’s administration.
Posted inTimes Record Sports, Uncategorized
Brunswick Cal Ripken wraps up a much different summer season
While the pandemic delayed or canceled many youth sports, some leagues were able to hold an abbreviated schedule.
Posted inSports
MLB notebook: MLB tightening virus protocols, including masks in dugouts
A league memo says that repeated or flagrant violators of the protocols could be banned from participating in the 2020 season and postseason.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
As deadline passes, 66 total NFL players opt out due to coronavirus pandemic
Of the 66 players in the league deciding to opt out, 31 are linemen. The Patriots lead all teams with a total of eight players deciding not to play.
Posted inSports
NHL notebook: Bruins show some progress despite second straight loss
After a lackluster start, Boston came back and was close to top form despite the 3-2 loss.