Gregg Marshall resigns as men’s basketball coach at Wichita State after allegations that he struck a player and choked an assistant coach.
2020
Posted inNation & World
States tightening anti-virus restrictions amid case surge
More than 73,000 people in the U.S. were hospitalized as of Monday.
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Posted inMaine, News
Army chief says Wreaths Across America will not be canceled despite COVID concerns
Arlington National Cemetery had decided to cancel this year’s event by the Maine nonprofit, saying it could not implement sufficient safety measures.
Posted inMaine, News
Police investigate death of Bangor man found after apartment fire
Police say the death of a 46-year-old man appears related to last week’s fire in the building where he lived.
Posted inMaine
Who are Mainers Against Mask Mandates?
The group’s 1,500 members, often derided as being violently opposed to the use of face masks, passionately believe — for a variety of reasons — that nobody should be forced to wear a mask.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus
Grassley announced earlier Tuesday that he was quarantining after being exposed to the virus, and his office said he was showing no symptoms.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Bucks trades raise an already-high hurdle for Celtics
Milwaukee raised the bar in the Eastern Conference with two trades, and now it’s up to the Celtics to decide if, and how, to answer.
Posted inSports
NBA notebook: Bucks trading for Jrue Holiday; Chris Paul goes to Phoenix
Jrue Holiday is going to Milwaukee to give Giannis Antetokounmpo an improved roster, while Chris Paul joins Devin Booker in the Suns backcourt.
Posted inBusiness
UMF names new members to Board of Visitors
The University of Maine at Farmington Board of Visitors advises the president regarding the university’s role and mission, and its relationship with the people of Maine.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
College hockey notes: UMaine looking to build on last year’s improvement
Black Bears bring back experienced defense while replacing Jeremy Swayman; team faces lack of home crowd advantage.