Lewiston-based Community Health Options has awarded grants to 10 Maine nonprofit agencies focused on encouraging physical activity to improve overall health and well-being in the state. Grant recipients include the Boys & Girls Club of Bangor, Central Maine Community Health Corporation (Healthy Androscoggin), Fit Girls of Wilton Maine, Healthy Communities of the Capital Area, Houlton […]
2022
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Nine faculty positions eliminated at UMF cut from humanities and social sciences
Professors of Philosophy and Religion, Women’s and Gender studies, History, and World Languages were either let go or offered jobs in other areas. They were also advisors for many diverse student unions on campus.
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Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Capitals cruise to take 2-1 series lead over Panthers
Six different players score goals as Washington storms to a 6-1 win over Florida in its best-of-seven first-round playoff series.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Bullpen falters, and Red Sox fall to 0-6 in extra innings
The White Sox tie the game in the ninth inning, then storm to a 3-1 win in 10 innings over Boston, which has yet to win a game in extra innings.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Bucks survive frantic final seconds to beat Celtics for 2-1 series lead
Boston misses potential game-tying tip-in chances in the final seconds, Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 42 and Milwaukee beats the Celtics, 103-101.
Posted inSports
Rich Strike storms to shocking win at Kentucky Derby
The horse, who was not entered in the race until Friday morning, beats favorite Epicenter and Zandon down the stretch.
Posted inMaine, News
More than 300 seniors graduate from UMF
Parents, friends and others turn out for commencement exercises in Farmington, the first in-person ceremony since 2019.
Posted inVarsity Maine
Local roundup: Hall-Dale bests Madison in key MVC softball showdown
Hall-Dale edges Madison 6-1 in regional final rematch; Winthrop outlasts Oak Hill in 10 innings.
Posted inMaine, News
Vigil for Kimberly Moreau in Jay marks 36 years since her disappearance
Community gathers to remember student who went missing on prom night in 1986, and to show support for family that feels it is closer than ever to getting answers about the disappearance.
Posted inTrack & Field, Varsity Maine
Throwers take center stage at MCI’s Husky Throwdown
Competitors in the shot put, discus and javelin get their chance in the spotlight in Pittsfield