The Nor’easters will play only teams from Maine and New Hampshire, instead of their traditional Commonwealth Coast Conference opponents.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Federal vaccine deliveries are expected to increase. Is Maine ready for them?
The state is still exploring options to expand capacity, but the 2 biggest health care organizations say they are prepared to accelerate vaccinations.
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Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
House passes sweeping voting rights bill over Republican opposition
The bill would require states to automatically register eligible voters and offer same-day registration, but it faces big obstacles in the Senate.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon may put a pause on allowing commercial solar projects
The Lisbon Town Council voted Tuesday to establish a moratorium on commercial solar projects so the town can consider rules to regulate them.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine will open vaccine eligibility to school staff regardless of age
The announcement by Gov. Janet Mills was welcomed by educators, though the state warned that without additional vaccine it could slow the timeline for vaccinating older residents.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
House panel seeks storm documents from Texas grid operator
Severe winter storms in Texas ‘have occurred repeatedly over decades, and ERCOT has been unprepared for them,’ says a subcommittee chairman.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Wednesday’s college roundup: Holmes scores 22 as No. 10 Indiana rallies to beat Iowa, 89-80
Women’s basketball: Gorham’s Mackenzie Holmes makes 11-of-13 shots and has a game-high 11 rebounds.
Posted inMaine
Oakland woman impaled by tree branch in ‘fair’ condition
David and Theresa Roy were traveling on Pond Road in Sidney Tuesday when a tree fell on their vehicle in high winds and a branch came through the car and impaled Theresa Roy, who is 79.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Legislative panel votes to keep Maine’s ban on plastic shopping bags
Enforcement of the law has been temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Brady ‘was not thinking’ when he tossed Lombardi Trophy during Tampa Bay’s boat parade
The trophy, QB Tom Brady admitted in an interview, would have been lost in ‘like 80 feet’ of water, and even his 8-year-old daughter knew the pass was a bad idea.