The Padres continue to be busy at the deadline, acquiring 29-year-old starter Mike Clevinger.
2020
Under pressure, Trump administration extends waivers for free school meal programs
The waivers have allowed school districts in Maine to provide free breakfast and lunch to any student who asks for a meal.
Former Georgetown coach John Thompson dies
Thompson, who was the first Black coach to lead a team the NCAA men’s basketball championship, was 78.
Agenda for special Sept. 3 RSU 73 board meeting
Agenda, Regional School Unit 73 special board meeting 6 p.m. Thursday, September 3 Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay and/or via ZOOM Per state guidelines, this meeting is limited to 50 people attending in person. ** Any person attending in person must wear a face mask ** Attending the meeting via ZOOM is strongly encouraged. Call […]
Still only one positive COVID-19 case at Bates College
Like its NESCAC sister schools, Bates College has seen a paltry number of positive tests for the deadly coronavirus.
Appeals court keeps Flynn case alive, won’t order dismissal
In May, the Justice Department moved to dismiss the prosecution even though Flynn himself had pleaded guilty and admitted lying to the FBI during the Russia investigation.
As central Maine schools reopen, kinks and lessons but no major reopening obstacles
Students are adapting to new health and safety rules as in-person instruction resumes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Where U.S. small businesses are feeling the most pandemic pain
The latest Small Business Pulse Survey by the Census Bureau offers a glimpse of how small U.S. firms see their prospects.
UNE investigating party tied to 3 cases of COVID-19
One student tested negative before returning to campus, then got the results of a positive test after attending the off-campus party last week.
Across South, a push to change Confederate school names
More than 100 public schools in the U.S. are named for Confederate figures.