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Nation & World, Uncategorized

Bolivian schoolteacher gives virtual classes as superhero

by CARLOS VALDEZ Associated Press June 13, 2020June 13, 2020

His classes have become so popular that siblings fight for the laptop screen to learn from this costumed teacher.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Floyd’s death hastens shift in police pop culture portrayals

by HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press June 13, 2020June 13, 2020

Today’s images of law enforcement are worlds away from an episode of ‘Dragnet.’

Business, Maine, News, Uncategorized

Union negotiators at Bath Iron Works reject final contract offer

by Rob Wolfe June 13, 2020June 14, 2020

The company says it presented its ‘last, best and final’ offer to Machinists Union Local S6 on Saturday.

Bicentennial, Maine, News, Uncategorized

On this date in Maine history: June 13

by Joseph Owen June 13, 2020June 12, 2020

June 13, 2018: The Wells-Ogunquit Community School District board votes unanimously to discontinue the use of Native American imagery for school logos. They vote to keep the “Warriors” nickname, but the Indian head image in use at the schools is dropped. The decision ends a seven-month study of the matter, during which those who found […]

Sports, Uncategorized

Baseball: Dirigo, Maranacook teams find home in Augusta Little League

by Drew Bonifant June 12, 2020June 12, 2020

After their leagues canceled, youth teams joined up with Augusta for the summer.

Bicentennial, Maine, News, Uncategorized

On this date in Maine history: June 12

by Joseph Owen June 12, 2020June 11, 2020

June 12, 1800: Congress allocates $5,500 for the purchase of Fernald’s Island in Portsmouth Harbor. The island becomes the site of what is now Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, now located in Kittery. Originally one of a close group of five islands, Fernald’s is merged through construction and now is part of the much larger Seavey’s Island. […]