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2021
Commission finds no grounds to investigate conflict of interest complaint
After a closed-door session Friday, the Maine ethics commission voted 5-0 not to pursue an investigation into a complaint against a state lawmaker.
Maine Sports Hall of Fame announces scholarship winners
The Maine Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the winners of five $5000 scholarships. They are Kerrigan Anuszewski of Winthrop, William Cassidy of Edward Little in Auburn, Parker Desjardins of Forest Hills in Jackman, Morgan Porter of Scarborough, and Morgan Schwinn of Washington Academy in East Machias. The winners were selected from 186 […]
Dutch princess won’t accept $1.9 million allowance when she turns 18
The heir to the Dutch throne, Princess Amalia, has decided for the next few years not to accept the allowance while she is a student.
Judge pauses loan forgiveness program for farmers of color
The loan forgiveness program for farmers of color was halted in response to a lawsuit alleging the program discriminates against white farmers.
Robert Indiana estate settles copyright lawsuit with late artist’s patron
The lawsuit was filed in May 2018, just before the ‘LOVE’ artist died on Vinalhaven.
PBA Tour returns to Bayside Bowl for three events this week
It will mark the first time the Professional Bowlers Association competes in front of fans since the start of the pandemic.
In a small rural village, fishing and farming families use bitcoin to buy groceries
After El Salvador’s congress made the bitcoin legal tender this week, eyes turned to the rural fishing village of El Zonte on the Pacific coast.
Dartmouth medical school drops cheating charges against students
The students were accused of cheating by accessing online course materials while taking closed-book exams remotely.
Gov. Mills will end state of emergency for pandemic June 30
As part of her announcement, the governor also said the state will drop masking requirements for schools and day care centers.