After playing their 15 regular-season games on the road, the Black Bears will take the ice at Alfond Arena in a Hockey East opening round playoff game against the rival Wildcats. But fans will not be allowed.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine stands to get billions in relief from Biden’s American Rescue Plan
Funds for a wide variety of groups, interests and needs are included in the $1.9 trillion package that Congress is expected to approve Wednesday.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Outbreak in Cumberland-based school district raises doubt about adding in-person learning
Superintendent Jeff Porter says SAD 51 has had a ‘continuous pattern of cases’ since October, far surpassing those in the neighboring districts.
Posted inNews
As Maine relaxes travel restrictions, passenger rail service may see a boost
As of now, the Downeaster Boston-to-Brunswick rail line is transporting roughly 15% of the riders they were prior to the pandemic.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
A year later, UMaine and Stony Brook finally get title matchup
The teams meet Friday for the America East women’s basketball championship, one year after their title game was canceled at the onset of the pandemic.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Portland actor lands role in George Clooney-directed film
Matthew Delamater plays a tavern regular in ‘The Tender Bar,’ starring Ben Affleck and now filming in Boston.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Lamar Jackson among QBs next up for a new contract
With Dak Prescott signing a four-year, $160 million deal with the Cowboys, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield are up next.
Posted inNation / World
Sen. King asks for more information on COVID-19 variants
In a letter to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, King and a colleague said the spread of variants throughout the U.S. is cause for concern and greater monitoring.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Commentary: UMaine women’s basketball team can point to comeback at Stony Brook as key run of season
When the Black Bears rallied for a victory at Stony Brook on Feb. 14, they learned how to play against the Seawolves.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Anna DeWolfe named Atlantic-10 co-Player of the Year
The Fordham sophomore and former Greely High star ranks 16th in the nation in scoring with 21.5 points per game.