The Boston Red Sox ended their nine-game losing streak, with Rafael Devers homering and driving in three runs to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3
2020
Posted inGolf, Local Sports, Sports, Varsity Maine
Golf notes: Maine Event has staying power in MSGA calendar
Appeal of tournament bodes well for its future; short season looms in high school competition.
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Posted inNews
Bath, Brunswick to offer absentee ballot drop box for November election
Drop boxes may allay concerns over delivery of absentee ballots as the US Postal Service struggles to keep up amid operations changes and a shortage of funding.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Sidelines: Maine Maritime Academy has mess on its hands with indefinite suspension of football program
Between the mishandling of its announcement to the possible rebuild of the program, school has a long road ahead, Dave Dyer writes.
Posted inMaine
Augusta area sewage testing suggests low prevalence of coronavirus
So far only one sample of wastewater, out of eight, taken weekly from the Greater Augusta Utility District’s treatment plant has tested positive for detectable amounts of coronavirus.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log
• Matthew P. Haines, 28, of 54 South St., Rollinsford, New Hampshire, on a charge of fugitive from justice, 5:07 a.m. Wednesday on Erchles Street, Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Richard J. Johnston, 27, of 186 Curtis Hill Road, Woodstock, on a charge of disorderly conduct, 12:30 a.m. Tuesday on Alpine Street in Norway […]
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Sandy River Road in Chesterville open to local traffic only
It will be closed completely later while culverts are replaced.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Striking BIW union halts picketing in advance of contract vote
Union members will vote on the new contract online and via telephone starting Friday and closing at noon Sunday. If union members approve the new contract, the strike will officially end.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Sports, Varsity Maine
New guidelines cast doubt on high school football and soccer
Both sports are labeled ‘high risk’ under the community sports guidelines that the Department of Education says should govern school-based athletic programs.