The uncertainty raised by the pandemic is expected to deliver a big short-term blow to the NHL’s financial bottom line.
June 2020
Top Sports Movies: The ‘Miracle On Ice’ was more than just a hockey game
‘Miracle,’ No. 2 on the list of best sports movies ever made, perfectly reproduced the concept at the heart of Herb Brooks’ team-building.
Bates College vows to intensify its anti-racism efforts
College President Clayton Spencer responded this week to critics who complained of structural racism with a plan to combat the problem.
Auburn looks to consolidate to two polling locations
Auburn Hall, Norway Savings Bank arena under consideration; Lewiston voting at Longley School.
Raymond man dies in Falmouth in second fatal motorcycle crash within 24 hours
Joseph Goodwin dies when his bike collides with a dump truck on Route 100.
Auto racing: Oxford Plains open to racing without fans, other tracks aren’t
Maine tracks still waiting for word that they can open. While some tracks like Oxford Plains Speedway are eager to open even in the absence of fans, others like Wiscasset Speedway insist they won’t race until fans are allowed.
Trump unveils plan to stem suicides by military veterans
The effort includes firearm safety, wellness programs at workplaces and new barriers near railroads and bridges.
Would-be Clean Elections candidates find it harder to qualify during pandemic
Social-distancing requirements and other restrictions have made collecting $5 qualifying contributions needed to obtain public financing more difficult.
Lisbon council approves school budget with 2% tax hike
Lisbon’s town manager is proposing a tax decrease in the municipal budget and hopes the town’s overall tax rate will stay flat the coming fiscal year.
Livermore Falls sewer main collapses, another in bad shape
The total cost of the repairs is estimated at $46,500.