Barry Trotz, the first coach of the AHL Portland Pirates, was fired by the Islanders last month.
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MLB roundup: Tigers put pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez on restricted list; he’s out indefinitely
Eduardo Rodriguez has informed the Tigers that due to personal matters, he will not rejoin the team at this time.
Portland jetport’s main runway reopens, ending disruptions
The main runway at Portland International Jetport is back in operation, ending some disruptions during construction.
Maine’s ‘yellow flag’ gun safety law still a work in progress
The 2019 law allowing police to temporarily confiscate weapons from people deemed to be dangerous to themselves or others has had limited impact because it requires a medical assessment that hospitals are hesitant to provide.
Protesters gather in Portland to speak out against gun violence and demand legislation
Organizers and participants at Saturday’s March for Our Lives said they are tired of gun violence and mass shootings unfolding around the country, and called on Congress to act.
Maine COVID hospitalizations drop slightly as cases continue downward trend
There were 132 people hospitalized statewide with the virus on Saturday as the state reported 220 new cases.
State police reorganizing, adding personnel and an overnight shift
The changes are the result of funding for additional police personnel.
Maine COVID cases and hospitalizations hold steady
The state has seen a dramatic drop in infection rates and hospitalizations over the past four weeks, while numbers were virtually unchanged Friday.
Maine Gun Safety Coalition to hold gun giveback at multiple locations
At the Saturday event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., people can drop off guns and ammunition and gun owners can get safe storage devices.
Proposed federal grants would help remove PFAS from rural water supplies
The Healthy H2O Act would help rural areas that rely on well water tests and treat for so-called forever chemicals.