Proponents said people too often feed online audiences instead of taking steps to protect victims.
February 2021
Posted inNew England, News
Massachusetts to ease virus restrictions, allow limited crowds at sports and performance venues
The changes include indoor and outdoor stadiums, arenas and ballparks, including Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium and the TD Garden.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys basketball: Tough defense still a hallmark for Winthrop
Ramblers push winning streak to five games with victory over Richmond.
Posted inSports
Golf roundup: Simpson, Fitzpatrick share lead in WGC event
Webb Simpson and Matthew Fitzpatrick open with 6-under 66s at the Workday Championship.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Big third period carries Capitals past Penguins
Washington scores four times in the final 20 minutes, earning a 5-2 win.
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Nets trounce Magic for eighth straight win
Brooklyn, still playing without Kevin Durant, has no trouble extending its longest streak in 15 seasons.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College roundup: NCAA unveils virus contingency plans for basketball tournaments
Four at-large teams will serve as replacement teams should any conference with multiple bids have a school unable to participate due to COVID-19 issues.
Posted inNation & World, News
Biden marks 50 million vaccine doses in first 5 weeks in office
The moment came days after the nation reached the devastating milestone of 500,000 coronavirus deaths.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Minimum wage increase must be stripped from COVID relief bill, Senate arbiter decides
The proposal would gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $15 over 5 years, well over the $7.25 in effect since 2009.
Posted inBusiness
Costco to raise starting hourly wage to $16, end hazard pay
CEO Craig Jelinek announced the increase Thursday at a Senate Budget Committee hearing to examine wages at major companies.