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Topsham could get 38 units of new affordable housing apartments

by Darcie Moore February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

The Topsham Planning Board unanimously approved a multimillion-dollar affordable housing complex, though the housing authority needs funding.

Business

In Australia, Google makes publisher deals, Facebook walks

by ROD McGUIRK Associated Press February 17, 2021

Google is quickly negotiating generous deals media companies to pay for journalism as lawmakers consider forcing digital giants into such agreements.

Sports

MLB notebook: Players return to COVID protocols as spring training opens

by News service reports February 17, 2021February 18, 2021

Pitchers and catchers around baseball reported to spring training Wednesday.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Young scores 40 as Hawks clip Celtics, 122-114

by KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press February 17, 2021February 18, 2021

Trae Young helps visiting Atlanta end a four-game losing streak; Boston has lost 5 of 7.

Boston Bruins, Sports

NHL putting new twist on Winter Classic

by JOSH DUBOW Associated Press February 17, 2021February 18, 2021

Two games this weekend, including the Bruins vs. the Flyers on Sunday, are scheduled to be played on a golf course in Lake Tahoe rather than a stadium.

Sports

NFL notebook: Roethlisberger’s return for an 18th season up in the air

by Associated Press February 17, 2021February 18, 2021

QB Ben Roethlisberger currently holds a $41.25 million salary-cap hit in 2021, the highest of any player in the league.

Uncategorized

Comedy returns to Craft Brew Underground

February 17, 2021

Stand-up comedy is back at Craft Brew Underground with Maine Event Comedy’s weekly physically-distanced, socially-awkward COVID Comedy Series. Maine Event Comedy founder Mark Turcotte credits Craft Brew Underground owner Mike Williams with finding a way to make it work. “Mike configured tables and chairs in the back room to allow for the recommended physical distancing […]