Board members have not moved to renegotiate Patricia Finnigan’s contract before it expires in February, but have said she may remain on the job.
2020
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
A rusty Rudy Giuliani returns to the courtroom on Trump’s behalf
The former New York City mayor tried to make a case in Pennsylvania that there was a nationwide conspiracy by Democrats to steal the election, but he had no evidence.
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Posted inNation & World, News
States tightening anti-virus restrictions amid case surge
A deadly rise in COVID-19 infections is forcing state and local officials to adjust their blueprints for fighting a virus that is threatening to overwhelm health care systems.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine hockey: Men’s season opener delayed; women will play this weekend
The men’s team won’t start until next weekend, but the women will play Friday and Saturday at Holy Cross.
Posted inSports
No hockey for Maine Mariners as ECHL suspends season for North Division teams
The league announces suspension of play for the 2020-21 season for all six franchises in the North, including the Mariners.
Posted inNation & World
New York City schools to close again as city fights virus
New York City’s mayor says he’s shuttering schools to try to stop the renewed spread of the coronavirus
Posted inNation & World, Outdoors
Hunting licenses soar as virus-weary Americans head outdoors
The trend abruptly reverses a steady decline in hunting’s popularity that once appeared permanent, and provides a potential new source of food for families and food banks pressed by the pandemic.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College notebook: Navy football has third consecutive game postponed
The Midshipmen’s game against South Florida has been postponed due to coronavirus cases among the Bulls’ program.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is 95% effective, safe for seniors
The team is preparing within days to formally ask U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of the vaccine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Pandemic ‘final bullet’ for Hallowell Episcopal church, closing under financial strain
The Rev. Jack Fles said the coronavirus pandemic was the final bullet for the church, which has a congregation of about 35 people.