AUGUSTA — The Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program protects Maine’s natural resources and prevents agriculture pollution by promoting the safe and proper disposal of outdated, unused, or unwanted pesticides. The program is open to homeowners and family-owned farms who are encouraged to bring unwanted pesticides — including herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, and similar products used in […]
2021
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Yankees top Jays, extend wild-card lead to 2 games over Boston, Seattle
With two spots up for grabs, the Yankees lead Boston and Seattle by two games for the first wild-card berth after a 6-2 win over Toronto, which is a game behind the Red Sox and Mariners.
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Red Sox lose to Orioles again, tied for second in race for wild card
Boston manages just four hits in a 6-2 defeat and drops into a tie with Seattle for the last AL playoff spot.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Scarlett Johansson, Disney settle lawsuit over ‘Black Widow’
Johansson claimed in the lawsuit that the streaming release of the Marvel movie breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings.
Posted inNation & World
New Biden rules would limit arrest, deportation of migrants
Authorities will be directed to focus on noncitizens who crossed the border after Nov. 1, 2020, or are determined to be a threat because of national security or ‘serious criminal activity.’
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Watch the video: Varsity Maine Live with Monmouth Academy’s Jake Umberhind
Travis Lazarczyk of the Press Herald, Michael Hoffer of The Forecaster and Drew Bonifant of the Kennebec Journal discuss the latest in high school sports. Their guest this week is Jake Umberhind, the student body president at Monmouth Academy.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine ethics commission orders investigation into conservative group’s software system
In a split vote, the commission decided to have its staff review whether the American Legislative Exchange Council is illegally trying to influence elections.
Posted inNation & World
A ‘dangerous cabal’? Alito says high court is no such thing
He takes aim at critics of three recent decisions in which the Supreme Court’s conservatives prevailed over dissents by liberals.
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Local roundup: Skowhegan field hockey edges Nokomis for victory
Paige Gilbert’s goal the difference for River Hawks in win over Warriors.
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Sports Digest: NBA vaccination rate near 95%, including players who have received one shot
The league has seen an increase in vaccinations since announced stricter virus protocols for unvaccinated players.