Two planned projects opposed by lobstermen and other protesters Wednesday would not be subject to Gov. Janet Mills’ proposed moratorium on wind power projects in Maine’s state waters.
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Posted inSports
Kentucky Derby: Jockey Luis Saez gets another shot after win, disqualification in 2019
He finished first at the Kentucky Derby in 2019 while riding Maximum Security. This year – aboard early favorite Essential Quality – jockey Luis Saez hopes to actually win it.
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Posted inNews, Sports
New rules for Tokyo Olympics call for more tests, raise more questions
The second version of the “Playbooks” for athletes are released by the IOC and local organizers, highlighted by more testing for all involved as the pandemic surges in Japan.
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Kershaw dazzles Reds as Dodgers win 8-0 to snap 3-game skid
Clayton Kershaw allows four hits over seven masterful innings in his first win over Cincinnati since 2016.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon firefighters free woodpecker trapped in fishing line
The woodpecker had become entangled in fishing line in a tree by the Sabattus River.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
West Paris wildfire draws firefighters from several towns
Maine Forest Service helicopters also were used to fight the fire.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine-built schooner is back on the water for 150th season
The Lewis R. French was launched Wednesday and will soon carry passengers from its homeport in Camden.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Mask requirement dropped for outdoor high school sports
Some schools, however, continue to keep their mask mandates in place – at least for now – after the Maine Principals’ Association’s decision on Wednesday afternoon.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox scratch out 1-0 win over deGrom, Mets
Boston scores just the second earned run allowed this year by Jacob deGrom, and four Red Sox pitchers combine on a two-hitter.
Posted inNation / World
Michael Collins, who circled the moon while Apollo 11 crewmen landed, dies at 90
He kept the command module going and running through the 117-page list of contingencies he’d prepared in the event anything went awry.