The conference, which includes five Maine colleges, had previously delayed a decision on winter sports before opting to cancel competition.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
UMaine Extension to offer online updates for agricultural industry Jan. 13
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two online updates with information specific to the agricultural industry from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13. “Recognizing Herbicide Injury in Potatoes” will be presented by North Dakota State University Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson, followed by “The Steps Used in ELISA Tests” with University […]
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Posted inMorning Sentinel, Schools and Education
School districts based in Skowhegan, Fairfield and Oakland report positive cases of COVID-19
Quarantining has been imposed in two of the districts and cleaning in another, but schools remain open under their current plans.
Posted inSports
College roundup: Gonzaga remains atop men’s basketball AP Top 25
The Bulldogs are 12-0 with wins over No. 5 Iowa, No. 6 Kansas, No. 13 West Virginia and No. 18 Virginia.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Eagles fire head Coach Doug Pederson
The coach led Philadelphia to a Super Bowl title just three years ago, but went 4-11-1 this season.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, Sports
Attendance at Maine state parks tops 3 million for first time
The number of campers and day-use visitors hit an all-time high in 2020 – even though camping season was delayed two to four weeks because of the pandemic.
Posted inSports
MLB notebook: Lindor excited to be part of Mets’ new era
The Mets, under new owner Steve Cohen, have been aggressive in the offseason, including trading for star shortstop Francisco Lindor.
Posted inNation & World
Biden team reveals theme of inauguration: ‘America United’
After being inaugurated, Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and their spouses will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, joined by former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton and their wives.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Pingree co-sponsors resolution to investigate 147 members of Congress for role in insurrection
Enacted after the Civil War, the 14th Amendment prohibits membership for those who have ‘engaged in insurrection or rebellion’ against the U.S.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics game on Tuesday postponed due to coronavirus concerns
The NBA also postponed Monday’s game between Dallas and New Orleans for COVID-related reasons.