The proposal, offered by Commissioner Isaiah Lary, rejects Gov. Janet Mills’ executive orders mandating masks be worn in public and supports residents and visitors to Androscoggin County who do not want to wear maks.
February 2021
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports
‘Dustin (Pedroia) was as good as it gets,’ says his Sea Dogs manager
There were those who doubted the diminutive infielder at first sight, including Todd Claus. But there was talk that ‘the kid can play.’
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Basketball notes: Motivated Maranacook boys off to scorching start
Thompson takes over a starring role for Waterville girls; freshmen step up for Messalonskee girls.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
MLB notebook: Red Sox truck departs for Florida on Monday, spring training starts Feb. 17
Boston will have its first exhibition game on Feb. 27 and protocols will be put in place to allow a return of fans in a limited capacity.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Redington-Fairview General Hospital to begin next phase of vaccine rollout Thursday
The director of pharmacy said that the hospital received a small amount of vaccines for phase 1B of vaccine distribution, which includes those 70 and older.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Inmate at Kennebec County jail tests positive for COVID-19
Kennebec County Sheriff Ken Mason says the male inmate is in a quarantine block in Augusta.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Ferry service linking Bar Harbor and Nova Scotia canceled again
The Cat high-speed ferry is scratched for the third straight year, and for the second time because of the pandemic.
Posted inSports
Angels suspend pitching coach Mickey Callaway after behavior allegations
A report details improper conduct by Mickey Callaway – pitching coach for the Angels and former manager of the Mets – in person and on social media.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta manager picks veteran firefighter as city’s next fire chief
The City Council will vote on the appointment of Dave Groder, a firefighter in Augusta for the last 33 years, on Thursday.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate confirms Alejandro Mayorkas as Biden’s homeland security chief
The first immigrant to serve in the job, he is expected to lead a broad policy overhaul of an agency that was accused of being deeply politicized as it carried out President Trump’s initiatives on immigration and law enforcement.