Mt. Ararat’s 10th-ranked Zander Chown, a senior, shakes off Hezekiah Agbuya of Belfast 6-4, 6-2, in the second round of singles tournament.
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Posted inNation / World
Biden, South Korea’s Moon ‘deeply concerned’ about North Korea
The two leaders meet at the White House as Biden announces plans to send a special envoy to the region to press Pyongyang on its nuclear weapons program.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Central and western Maine schools lose state money as COVID-19 cuts enrollment
More parents home-schooled during the coronavirus pandemic this year. Fewer students meant fewer state dollars for local education.
Posted inSports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Track and field: Trying to qualify becomes a unique challenge at Capital City Classic
Fewer spots are available in state meets, while conference meet status is determined by ranking instead of hitting a time or distance.
Posted inMaine
Rep. Pingree asks Homeland Security to review planned ICE office in Scarborough
Veterans advocates have called for the Department of Homeland Security to halt plans to move the Portland Vet Center from Portland to a building in Scarborough that will also house an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Florida lawmakers help clear a path if Trump wants to develop a casino
Just ahead of a special session on gambling, the former president blasted out an unexpected endorsement of Senate President Wilton Simpson, one of the key players in gambling talks.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Bates College planning $1M in athletic facility renovations this summer
The school is upgrading its fitness center, weight room, locker room and technology for the benefit of students and student-athletes.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Toronto’s John Tavares leaves hospital, out indefinitely
The Maple Leafs captain suffered a scary injury Thursday and was taken from the ice on a stretcher after taking an accidental knee to the head.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine businesses could benefit from increase in visas for foreign workers
The federal government will issue 22,000 additional H-2B visas, which help businesses in the state’s tourism and agriculture industries find seasonal help.
Posted inMaine, Oxford Hills
Police issue Silver Alert for missing Oxford woman
Virginia Slicer, 70, was last seen in the Dover-Foxcroft area about 4 p.m., police said, and may be trying to get to Newport.