The entertainment industry’s long history of failures when it comes to race continues to weigh on the minds of many of the black filmmakers, executives and others.
2020
Posted inNation & World
Senate OKs plan to boost conservation, national park maintenance
The bill would spend about $900 million a year on the popular Land and Water Conservation Fund, and another $1.9 billion per year on improvements at national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and rangelands.
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Posted inMaine
Raymond man dies in Falmouth in second fatal motorcycle crash within 24 hours
Joseph Goodwin dies when his bike collides with a dump truck on Route 100.
Posted inNation & World
Trump unveils plan to stem suicides by military veterans
The effort includes firearm safety, wellness programs at workplaces and new barriers near railroads and bridges.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Would-be Clean Elections candidates find it harder to qualify during pandemic
Social-distancing requirements and other restrictions have made collecting $5 qualifying contributions needed to obtain public financing more difficult.
Posted inCross Country, Golf, Varsity Maine
Golf, cross country planning for a fall return in Maine
With talks of swapping fall and spring sports, golf and cross country could be ready to go if schools open.
Posted inNews
Litchfield man accused of stealing gun, log truck, breaking into camp in Franklin County
Jacob Mason remained in a Farmington jail late Thursday afternoon.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Wall Street dips as global rally eases off the accelerator
The chief risk for the market lies in rising coronavirus infection levels in several hot spots around the world, including Florida, Texas and China.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Fitness centers, nail salons, tattoo parlors reopen in southern Maine
Wednesday was reopening day for such businesses in Cumberland, York and Androscoggin counties, but many decided to wait.
Posted inSports
MLB proposes 60-game season, with full prorated salaries
Commissioner Rob Manfred believes owners and players have the framework of a deal to salvage a 2020 season after he met in person with MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark.