College President Clayton Spencer responded this week to critics who complained of structural racism with a plan to combat the problem.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
A Hallowell staple for more than 80 years, Boynton’s Market for sale
Owners Don and Ruth LaChance, who opened the current iteration of the business in its new location in 2012, are selling the market for $69,900.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Quaker retiring Aunt Jemima brand because of racial stereotype
It’s the latest signal of the powerful cultural moment unleashed by the Black Lives Matter protests.
Posted inNation & World
Atlanta officer charged with murder, 10 other crimes for shooting Rayshard Brooks
The black man was shot twice in the back last Friday night after fleeing and pointing a stun gun in the officer’s direction.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Veterans’ organizations eager to reopen halls July 1
American Legion, VFW and AMVETS posts will have to wait longer for indoor activities.
Posted inSports
Sidelines: The ‘Miracle On Ice’ was more than just a hockey game
‘Miracle,’ No. 2 on Travis Barrett’s list of best sports movies ever made, perfectly reproduced the concept at the heart of Herb Brooks’ team-building.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland modifies business aid program, starts second round of funding
More small businesses struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic will be eligible for small loans and grants from the city.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Guilford company receives BIW built machines designed to boost production of COVID-19 test swabs
With the help of the BIW-built machines, Guilford-based Puritan Medical Group will double its monthly swab production from 20 million to 40 million.
Posted inNation & World
Boris Johnson’s car hit in fender-bender
The minor collision happened after a protester ran in front of the British prime minister’s silver Jaguar as it left Parliament.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Maine towns’ trash disposal future in limbo as buyer sought for beleaguered plant
The Municipal Review Committee updated members Wednesday on its efforts to find a new buyer and operator after Coastal Maine LLC suspended operations last month at the Fiberight plant in Hampden.