World health officials express ‘great concern’ that the disease is starting to spread between people outside of China.
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Posted inSidelines, Skiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Sidelines: Maranacook girls Alpine skiing team gearing up for another run states
The defending Class B state champ Black Bears have their sights set on a repeat, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Posted inSports
UMaine’s Vachon among 2020 Maine Basketball Hall of Fame inductees
Amy Vachon will be joined by 16 others, including two in their first year of eligibility – Andy Bedard and T.J. Caouette.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Oil tanker catches fire in Persian Gulf
The blaze prompts a warning from British naval officials to ‘exercise extreme caution.’
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Questions submitted by Sen. King in impeachment trial
Maine’s independent senator had submitted 13 questions as of Wednesday afternoon, 4 of which were selected by the Senate minority leader to be asked during the president’s trial.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Times Record
Supporters push bill to lower hurdles for state workers seeking disability benefits
Many tell lawmakers Wednesday that Maine’s disability retirement system is slanted toward denying benefits.
Posted inNation & World, Sports, Uncategorized
Kobe Bryant’s death throws spotlight on crash-warning system
It’s required in medical helicopters but not in commercial choppers like the one used by the basketball superstar.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England
Herring fishermen looking at another cutback in quota
The herring fleet makes up a major piece of the East Coast commercial fishing business.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s delegation pushes for more visas to help fill seasonal jobs
The number of federal H2B visas available typically falls far short of demand, forcing some tourism and other businesses to cut hours and services.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys basketball notebook: Winthrop not sweating the No. 1 seed in C South tournament
Urgency and commitment to defense paying off for Maranacook; second-half surge brings Madison into playoff picture.