In 2018, sociologist Ted Thornhillfound that Black students who profess an interest in fighting racism were less likely to get a response from college admission officers than other Black students when inquiring about whether they would be a good fit for a particular college. In light of the nationwide anti-racism protests sparked by the May 25 killing of George […]
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Posted inFranklin, Maine
Read the full report on the Farmington explosion
The Office of the State Fire Marshal released a 110-page report on the Sept. 16, 2019, explosion at the LEAP building in Farmington.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?
Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking some precautions and you can too. Air travel means spending time in security lines and airport terminals, which puts you into close contact with other people. As travel slowly recovers, planes are becoming more crowded, which means you will likely sit close […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Auburn parents arrested after doctors revive baby with Narcan
The unresponsive 9-month-old was taken to a hospital Friday night.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, New England
Lisbon man dies in New Hampshire motorcycle crash
WENTWORTH LOCATION, N.H. — A Lisbon man was killed after crashing his motorcycle Sunday afternoon in northern New Hampshire. Brendan Provencal, 29, was riding his 2000 Suzuki north on Route 16 northeast of Errol about 12:40 p.m. when he crossed the centerline and hit the guardrail on the west side of the road, according to […]
Posted inPerspective
1940 rural fireworks display sent rockets into thousands of spectators
Eighty years ago, in 1940, humanity was facing a life threatening crisis. In early June, the blitzkrieg had been so overpowering that some 338,000 Allied troops were forced to flee the shores of Dunkirk, France. A few days later, Nazi soldiers were marching under the Arc de Triomphe, symbolizing their conquest of the City of […]
Posted inPerspective
Slave-owning presidents become targets of protesters
After a George Washington statue was toppled in Portland, Ore., protesters tried to bring down an Andrew Jackson statue near the White House in Washington.
Posted inOxford Hills
PHOTO GALLERY: Oxford Hills Class of 2020 graduates
The Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School graduating Class of 2020 received their diplomas June 21 at at the Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theatre.
Posted inPerspective
Nondiscrimination against LGBT individuals isn’t just the law – it helps organizations succeed
Before the Supreme Court ruled that Title VII protects LBGT employees, some organizations were already aware of the benefits of inclusion.