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Sports

With fans and flowery hats, Derby is back at old home in May

by Beth Harris April 30, 2021April 30, 2021

Essential Quality is a 2-1 favorite as the race returns to its regular spot on the schedule.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Maine school leaders urge state to move quickly on COVID-19 guidelines for fall

by Joe Lawlor April 30, 2021May 1, 2021

As parents in some districts clamor for more in-person learning, the state’s superintendents are pressing state agencies to issue COVID-19 guidelines for the fall term as soon as possible.

Sidelines, Sports, Uncategorized

Sidelines: Even while following the script, Bill Belichick pulls a draft stunner

by Drew Bonifant April 30, 2021April 30, 2021

Patriots have a habit of going against the grain, which made the Mac Jones selection surprising, Drew Bonifant writes.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Plans for new Waterville community recreation arena unveiled at youth center

by Taylor Abbott April 30, 2021April 30, 2021

The year-round recreation arena was unveiled Friday during a brief ceremony in Waterville as officials said the facility would house an ice rink for five months out of the year and a turf field for the remaining seven.

Business, Nation & World

Incomes surge in U.S. as relief rolls out, spending jumps

by MARTIN CRUTSINGER April 30, 2021April 30, 2021

The strong gains in March offer yet more evidence that the economy is poised for a rapid recovery following last year’s pandemic-triggered recession.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Gardiner’s Wellness Connection to open adult-use cannabis shop Saturday

by Jessica Lowell April 30, 2021April 30, 2021

This is the second of Wellness Connection’s four locations to make the switch, following the launch of the adult-use cannabis market in October, from medical marijuana to adult-use or recreational marijuana.