Skeptics within the federal prison system’s rank and file have derided the director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ approach as ‘hug a thug.’
October 2022
Posted inSports
McIlroy’s road back to No. 1 felt longer than it really was
Rory McIlroy returned to No. 1 in the world with win at the CJ Cup.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, Nation & World, News
Auburn man appeals Alaska murder and sex assault convictions and sentences
Steven H. Downs, 48, filed notice of his appeal Monday with the Alaska Court of Appeals in Anchorage, Alaska.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Girls Hockey, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
High school administrators want MPA, state ice hockey officials back at negotiating table
Status of 2022-23 season up in the air after officials rejected contract last week.
Posted inSports
Hot Harper carries Phillies into 1st World Series since 2009
Bryce Harper signed a huge contract to come to Philadelphia in 2019 and delivered them an NL pennant on Sunday.
Posted inBusiness, Schools and Education
Companies lure hourly workers with college tuition perks
Walmart, Amazon and Chipotle have made free higher education accessible for to more than 3 million U.S. workers, but critics question whether the move is glossing over deeper issues.
Posted inLocal & State, Sports
Former UMaine baseball star boosts Houston Astros to the World Series
Jeremy Peña, a rookie shortstop, was named Most Valuable Player of the American League Championship Series after the Astros swept the New York Yankees in four games.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: After wild weekend, Cony secures top seed in B North playoffs
The Rams needed a victory and then some help to finish atop the standings.
Posted inNation & World
USPS honoring late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with stamp
The newly unveiled first-class ‘forever’ stamp of the liberal icon will be available for purchase in 2023.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Jury hears closing remarks in 3rd trial tied to kidnap plot against Michigan governor
Defense lawyers argue that the 3 men had dropped away from the lead plotters long before the scheme was broken up by the FBI in October 2020.