This year’s event was the first without the towering presence of U.S. Rep. John Lewis, Rev. Joseph Lowery, the Rev. C.T. Vivian and attorney Bruce Boynton, who all died in 2020.
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Posted inMaine, News
Inmate dies at state prison in Windham
Arthur Gardiner, 69, died Saturday morning at the Maine Correctional Center, the Department of Corrections says.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Sidelines: UMaine women’s basketball team a defensive force
The Black Bears got off to a slow start on offensive in the America East semifinals, but Albany was unable to build a big enough cushion because Maine’s defense was so good.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Biden marks ‘Bloody Sunday’ by signing voting rights order
The bill includes restricting partisan gerrymandering of congressional districts and expanding access to voter registration.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Workers worry about safety, stress as states ease mask rules
Many essential workers are still not eligible to get a vaccine in states lifting mandates.
Posted inSports
Golf roundup: DeChambeau edges Westwood in Arnold Palmer Invitational
Two long putts help Bryson DeChambeau earn a one-stroke victory over Lee Westwood at Bay Hill.
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Sports Digest: Shiffrin criticizes officials after third-place finish
Mikaela Shiffrin suggests that a delay before her final giant slalom run in Slovakia aided her Slovakian rival, Petra Vlhova.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Calls grow for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment allegations
However, the New York governor – who is facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment – said at a press conference Sunday that it would be ‘anti-democratic’ for him to step down.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine women roll past Albany, 67-47, advance to America East final
The Black Bears will face Stony Brook for the league championship Friday in Orono, with an automatic bid to the NCAA women’s tournament at stake.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Devils shut out Bruins, end five-game losing streak
Kyle Palmeiri’s goal with less than five minutes remaining gives New Jersey a 1-0 win – its third victory in four games against Boston this season.