Jarren Duran drives in the winning run with a ninth-inning single.
2021
Posted inSports
MLB notebook: Smoltz, Leiter refuse vaccine, will work remotely for MLB Network
The MLB Network’s policy making it mandatory for all employees to be vaccinated took effect Wednesday.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Three Maine nursing homes announced closures this week, and more appear imminent
Staffing shortages are driving the closures, but other reasons, such as workers’ reluctance to get the COVID-19 vaccine, have contributed, health officials say.
Posted inSports
U.S. Open: Stephens cruises past Gauff, advances to third round
Sloane Stephens, a former U.S. Open champ, beats fellow American Coco Gauff in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots notebook: Belichick says Newton being unvaccinated not a factor in his release
Coach Bill Belichick denies suggestions that quarterback Cam Newton was cut, at least in part, because he hasn’t gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Advocates in Portland protest new Texas law banning most abortions
The law drastically limits the availability of abortions, in defiance of Roe v. Wade,
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Wagner’s two goals lead Winthrop field hockey to opening victory
Perkins adds a goal and two assists as Ramblers top Dirigo at home.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New federal lobstering restrictions spark backlash from industry and elected officials
‘This was the worst-case scenario,’ one Maine lobsterman says of rules to protect endangered whales by seasonally restricting 950 square miles of the Gulf of Maine.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Field hockey: Winslow looks primed for another year as a team to beat
Black Raiders look in sync as they start their defense of their 2019 Class B championship.
Posted inOpinion
Tell Us: Do you plan to vote in-person or absentee?
Election Day is Tuesday and state officials are already reporting that voting by absentee ballot is down significantly compared to last year.