Monday was first day of phase-structured return to fall sports.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland to start providing rental assistance with $500,000 fund
Starting this month, the program offers residents who are struggling financially because of the pandemic as much as $2,500 to help cover rent and utilities.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Abracadabra! Lewiston firefighters help wannabe escape artist out of his handcuffs
Daniel Gribbin wasn’t under arrest but he still ended up in the police station unable to get out of his own handcuffs. They couldn’t do it either.
Posted inUncategorized
Saco police: Motorist intentionally struck pedestrian
A 20-year-old involved in love triangle is charged with aggravated attempted murder.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
USM staff and students call for more action to combat racism
University President Glenn Cummings says he was pleased to get recommendations from the faculty and staff, some of whom are hopeful that a meeting with the administration will lead to real change.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
ICE issues rules saying international students must leave U.S. if classes go online
The guidelines issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement add pressure for campuses to reopen even amid growing concerns about the recent spread of COVID-19 among young adults.
Posted inMaine, News, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports
Dean Rogers, former voice of the Sea Dogs at Hadlock Field, dies at 73
Rogers, who also worked in local radio for more than 4 decades, is a member of both the Maine Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Maine International Film Festival, Morning Sentinel
MIFF staff excited for opening night, prepares drive-in for crowd
This year’s Maine International Film Festival will be held at the Skowhegan Drive-In, which accommodates 350 cars.
Posted inNation & World
Months of trial and error in ICUs offer clues to saving COVID-19 patients
The WHO is collating data from countries to identify crucial elements that reduce mortality.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine legislative leaders, including Gideon, linked to recipients of federal loans
The Paycheck Protection Program, criticized by Democratic House Speaker Sara Gideon for helping special interests and large corporations, provided a forgivable loan of between $1 million and $2 million to her husband’s law firm.