The president-elect holds his first in-person meeting since the election with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
2020
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College roundup: UMaine beats Holy Cross in women’s hockey opener
Playing the university’s first game in any sport since the coronavirus pandemic began, the Black Bears post a 2-1 victory
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Posted inMaine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Teen involved in Clinton fatal crash pleads guilty to all charges
The state has called for Timothy Silva, 17, to serve four years in a juvenile detention center while defense attorneys argued the court should implement a suspended sentence and have Silva put on probation.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Police: Lewiston man said gun fired accidentally during chase
Joshua Boyd’s attorney says he has concerns about the competency of his client who ‘appears very confused.’
Posted inNation & World
Daily COVID-19 deaths in U.S. reach highest level since May
Meanwhile, the number of people in the hospital with the coronavirus hits another all-time high at more than 80,000.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Cheering, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Indoor Track, Skiing, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
This winter, coin flip replaces opening tip-off
The Maine Principals’ Association releases its COVID-19 safety guidelines on each high school winter sport.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Politics
After recount, Lapointe confirmed as Hallowell’s new mayor with three-vote win
An official recount saw Lapointe win 860-857 after one of AuCoin’s votes was thrown out Friday after an overvote.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Gardiner, Hallowell schools prepare Thanksgiving baskets for area families
Both Gardiner Area High School and Hall-Dale Middle and High School have seen an increase in need for — and support from — community members.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Recalling Waterville’s old hockey days as Colby’s Alfond Athletic Center comes down
Waterville City Manager Michael Roy and former City Councilor and Mayor Dana Sennett share memories of playing hockey on the ice arena for many years, as they watched the facility being demolished Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Wall Street slips amid worries about worsening pandemic
Stocks ended an up-and-down week on a down note, taking 0.7% off the S&P 500.