SOUTH PORTLAND — Ten Maine community college students were awarded $3,500 scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year. The students were celebrated May 15 in an online event with Gorman family members and L.L. Bean leadership. The 2023 Leon A. Gorman Scholars are: Mya Crowell (Greene), business, Central Maine […]
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Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
NBA playoffs: Celtics stay alive with Game 4 victory
Jayson Tatum scores 34 points and Boston forces Game 5 in the Eastern Conference Finals against Miami with a 116-99 win.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox notebook: Houck making a pitch to stay in rotation
Tanner Houck pitches six strong innings in Monday night’s 2-1 loss to the Angels.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Residents give preliminary approval to $13.8 million Pittsfield-area school budget
The proposed budget for Maine School Administrative District 53 will now go to a referendum vote in Burnham, Detroit and Pittsfield scheduled for June 13.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville native proposes major housing development
The City Council voted Tuesday night to refer to the Planning Board for hearing and recommendation a proposal to change the zoning at 15 Washington St. so a condominium complex — with the potential for 96 units — can be built there.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Jimmy Carter, 3 months into hospice, is aware of tributes, enjoying ice cream
Jimmy Carter’s grandson says the former president remains in good spirits 3 months after entering end-of-life care at home.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine lawmakers back bill to allow 16- and 17-year-olds access to gender-affirming care without parents’ consent
The bill was supported by all but one Democrat on the Judiciary Committee. One Republican, Sen. Eric Brakey, voted in support as well; the other Republicans left before the vote Tuesday.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: MCI softball cruises to win over John Bapst
Kassie Snowman tosses one-hit shutout for Huskies.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
State still aiming for November launch of sports wagering despite director’s absence
Milt Champion is on leave in the wake of posting offensive tweets, and Deputy Director Matthew Motti will be leading the Gambling Control Unit in the meantime.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Montana first to ban people dressed in drag from reading to children in schools, libraries
The bill initially sought to ban minors from attending drag performances, which were defined as shows that tended to ‘excite lustful thoughts.’