The annual Maine Department of Education event, created to connect more girls to trades careers, went virtual this year.
2020
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston and Auburn seeing more drug overdoses during pandemic
Numbers of overdoses in the Twin Cities mirror increases seen statewide and nationally.
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Posted inSports, Times Record, Times Record Sports
Bowdoin student-athletes react to NESCAC’s decision to cancel conference competition this winter
Some say they were disappointed in the news, but not necessarily surprised.
Posted inSports
NBA notebook: Stan Van Gundy agrees to coach Pelicans
Stan Van Gundy – who spent parts of 12 seasons coaching Miami, Orlando and Detroit – takes over in New Orleans.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Virus spikes have officials looking to shore up hospitals
Several states set records for the number of people hospitalized and leaders are scrambling to find extra beds and staff.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Schools and Education
Judge slams DeVos for rejecting 94% of student loan relief claims
A federal judge threatens to suspend the agency from rejecting further requests, saying its approach ‘hangs borrowers out to dry.’
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Offensive line woes trickle down to entire offense for Patriots
With a lack of practice, injuries and illness, establishing any continuity for the offensive line is a challenge, and it has a ripple effect.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Overdose deaths in Maine surged in first half of 2020
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey says ‘the increased isolation of living through the pandemic’ is a contributing factor in the 27% increase over the second half of 2019.
Posted inTimes Record
Lisbon High School closes for the day after receiving threats
Notes police and school administrators investigated “have at this time found the comment to be without any validity or substance.”
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
CMP parent Iberdrola pushes global growth with $4.3 billion U.S. deal
The purchase would be Iberdrola’s eighth acquisition since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.