Despite all of the snow and ice in the state each winter, there’s no criminal penalty for motorists who don’t clear it off the roofs of their vehicles before hitting the road.
2021
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Central Maine grandparents embrace role as educators during pandemic
Grandparents have been pressed into service to provide childcare and teaching help during the coronavirus pandemic, when parents have to work and education has shifted to remote models.
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Posted inSports
MLB notebook: Cy Young winner Shane Bieber reports to camp after recovering from COVID-19
The Cleveland starting pitcher only experienced mild symptoms and took part in drills on Saturday.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox will use Darwinzon Hernandez in bullpen role
Hernandez will be part of the back end of the bullpen after coming up as a starter.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine will become one of the few colleges with a 300-meter track
In its master plan to upgrade athletic facilities, UMaine opted to discard its outdoor 400-meter track in favor of a shorter indoor track.
Posted inNation / World
Biden declares major disaster in Texas as federal aid flows
At least 69 deaths across the U.S. are blamed on the blast of unseasonable weather.
Posted inFranklin, News
Massachusetts man killed in Madrid snowmobile crash
Ryan Ducharme, 34, of Spencer, Mass., died when his snowmobile crashed into trees Friday night in Franklin County, the Maine Warden Service says.
Posted inSports
Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady at Australian Open to win her fourth major
Osaka wins 6-4, 6-3 to capture her second second Australian Open title.
Posted inConnections
Lewiston adult ed schedule includes standup comedy workshop
LEWISTON — Students will have a chance to test their abilities again with the return of a full week of classes at Lewiston Adult Education starting Tuesday, Feb. 23, that will include the Standup Comedy Workshop and an exercise class, Stretch & Strengthen. The winter-spring 2021 brochure that features Lewiston classes and those from Auburn […]
Posted inMaine, News
Downward trend continues with 147 new COVID-19 cases in Maine, 2 deaths
In another sign that conditions are improving, the seven-day positivity rate average of coronavirus tests has declined to 1.2%, the Maine CDC director says.