Commentary: With Houston firing Lovie Smith and Carolina passing on Steve Wilks, the NFL has two Black head coaches in a league where the vast majority of players are Black.
January 2023
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine businesses, schools get smart at artificial intelligence meeting
A study by the Portland-based Roux Institute finds that a handful of Maine industries are using AI as a tool for increased efficiency and a host of other competitive advantages.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County grand jury indicts New Vineyard man on sexual assault charges
John E. Mills Jr., 43, allegedly assaulted the girl between Jan. 1, 2010, and Jan. 31, 2022.
Posted inSports
NFL playoffs: Eagles’ trash-talking confidence comes from its coach
Philadelphia bring its own swagger into the NFL Championship game, and it’s a reflection of Coach Nick Sirianni.
Posted inSports
NFL playoffs: Mahomes set to play after full week of practice
Kansas City QB Patrick Mahomes has a high ankle sprain and there were questions if he would be ready for Sunday’s AFC Championship game.
Posted inMaine, News
Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in Penobscot County
The accident occurred just after noon Friday in the town of Newburgh, southwest of Bangor.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Suspect in Winslow stabbing was retaliating against victim, police say
Justin Boucher, 21, appears to have attacked a 65-year-old man because he believed the older man had assaulted a family member, a Winslow police investigator said Friday.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Pence says ‘mistakes were made’ in classified records handling
The former vice president said national security depends on the proper handling of classified documents but hopes people realize he acted swiftly to correct the error.
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Women’s hockey: UMaine hosting Lewiston’s Lauren DeBlois and Providence in Auburn
The Black Bears face the No. 13 Friars at 6 p.m. on Saturday at Norway Savings Bank Arena. DeBlois, who helped Lewiston win the 2015 state title, is Providence’s highest-scoring defender.
Posted inSports
Australian Open: Djokovic stops Paul to bring 22nd Grand Slam title within reach
Novak Djokovic puts aside distractions to beat Tommy Paul and set up a title match against Stefanos Tsitsipas.