A giant slalom ski race and 5K Nordic sprint to benefit the Maine Ski and Snowboard Museum are scheduled for March 11 and13. The races are open to men and women ages 50+. Divisions are men and women age 50-59, 60-69 and 70+. Winners in each division will receive medals at the post race awards […]
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Posted inSports
Novak Djokovic wins 9th Australian Open, 18 Grand Slam title
Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 for his third straight Australian Open title as he remains undefeated in nine finals in Melbourne.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 131 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
Maine’s case numbers continue to fall as residents take precautions and vaccine distribution ramps up.
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Chance to put an end to a problematic situation looks promising
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elliot Page, 34; Jennifer Love Hewitt, 42; William Baldwin, 58; Kelsey Grammer, 66. Happy Birthday: Keep your feelings to yourself. How you display your affections and thoughts will have an impact on your reputation this year. Be a good listener, and you will accumulate information that will give you an […]
Posted inSports
Sports on TV: Sunday, February 21, 2021
Sunday, February 21 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts AUTO RACING 3 p.m. FOX — NASCAR Cup Series: The O’Reilly Auto Parts 253, Daytona Road Course, Daytona Beach, Fla. BOWLING 12:30 p.m. FOX — PBA: The Players Championship, Finals, Jupiter, Fla. COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 11:30 a.m. NBCSN — Rhode Island at George […]
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With right attitude and outerwear, the fun of dining outside in winter outweighs the drawbacks
The pandemic has led some restaurants to extend outdoor dining long past the usual season, appealing to diners with heated patios and private chalets. We explore the al fresco experience when the temperature dips.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
New Belfast studio aims to bring glassblowing to the masses
Waterfall Arts plans to start hosting affordable classes in the spring at the community studio.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Pandemic forces swim teams to compete in eerily quiet virtual meets
High school teams that are lucky enough to find a pool are engaging in a different form of competition, though some teams in southern Maine have yet to get into the water.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Ice fishing may be the latest outdoor activity to get a boost from the pandemic
Bait dealers in southern Maine are reporting a spike in business and avid fishermen are seeing more anglers on the lakes this winter.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
For college freshmen, campus life can be lonely amid pandemic restrictions
Social distancing, online classes and mask wearing add to the stress of being a new student in Maine, and some campus counseling centers are seeing different and more acute complaints because of the coronavirus.