Tampa Bay has proposed to play part of its second in St. Peterburg and part of it in Montreal.
2021
U.S. hits 700,000 COVID deaths just as cases begin to fall
The easing of the surge has been attributed to more mask wearing and more people getting vaccinated, but the virus may also have burned through susceptible people and run out of fuel in some places.
Local roundup: Cony field hockey shuts out Winslow
Sierra Prebit had hat trick to lead the offense in the Rams’ victory.
Chinese media says Maine lobster shipment was ‘Pandora’s box’ behind pandemic
A Maine CDC spokesman called the claim ‘nonsensical’ and said there is no evidence to support it.
As COVID-19 surge continues, Maine college campuses remain virtually immune
Schools say a combination of vaccine mandates, indoor masking in public spaces and regular testing have kept case numbers low.
U.S. auto sales slump, stalled by car computer chip shortage
New vehicle sales tumbled in September as the global shortage worsened, shuttering factories and limiting the selection on dealer lots.
Maine applies for federal lease for offshore wind project
The state wants to deploy a dozen or so wind turbines on floating hulls designed by the University of Maine.
Kennebunkport’s ‘Renaissance man’ honored at age 105
Frank Handlen has been a prolific artist, shipwright, sculptor and rock of the community for decades.
Logan Ryan still has ball from Brady’s last pass as a Patriot
Tom Brady’s former teammate intercepted a pass in the Titans’ 20-13 win over New England in the AFC divisional round, Brady’s last pass before leaving New England.
Hallowell’s Hubbard Free Library goes fine free for overdue materials
The library had already suspended late fees in March 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but has now moved to make that permanent.