For the record: critical race theory originated over 30 years ago among legal scholars; it holds that race is a social — not a scientific — construct and offers a framework for understanding the role of systemic racism in the law and in legal institutions. It is taught, if at all, in law school — not high school.
2021
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Back-to-back jack champ: Pete Alonso wins second straight Home Run Derby title
Mets star hits 74 homers and beats Trey Mancini 23-22 in the final round.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County
Mechanic Falls council chooses fifth member
Retired teacher Cynthia Larrabee cited her 45 years in education as an asset.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston Planning Board approves hockey academy housing in cargo containers at The Colisée
The vote was 6-1, with two members objecting to work being done beforehand.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
U.S. drilling approvals increase despite Biden climate pledge
Environmentalists contend the administration has authority to take executive action that would stop further permits but has caved to Republican pressure.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
After Branson flight, Virgin Galactic slumps on stock sale
The company has over 600 reservations from would-be space tourists, with tickets initially costing $250,000 apiece.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Nearly 60% of Americans are ‘thriving,’ new poll shows
Levels of stress and worry have fallen as COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have been lifted.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington officials name new town manager
Christian Waller of Indianapolis is director of policy for Indiana’s Department of Workforce Development.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Paris tax rate dropping 20 cents to $18
Tax bills will be sent to property owners within two weeks.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Retired Rumford police sergeant carrying torch for Special Olympics World Games in Russia
Doug Maifeld will also raise money in a polar plunge for the January 2022 event.