The return of pro sports in a number of states is contingent on two things: progress against the virus and no fans in the stands.
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In The Pits: NASCAR managed small miracle in problem-free return
A series often criticized for being consistently inconsistent and making up rules on the fly successfully staged a spectator-free event.
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On this date in Maine history: May 18, narrated by Cherry Lemonade
May 18, 2018: A Turner man is accused of dodging about $1,300 in Maine Turnpike tolls systematically over six years. State troopers charge Danny Olson, 61, a long-haul trucker and owner of Olson Transportation, with one count of felony theft of services and several misdemeanor offenses, including failing to take a legally prescribed rest after […]
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On this date in Maine history: May 17
May 17, 1605: The English ship Archangel, under the command of George Weymouth, lands around noon on the north side of Monhegan island, which he names for St. George. The ship’s voyage was organized by the Earl of Southampton, who wanted to establish a colony for discontented English Catholics. The ship left England on March […]
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Trump fires State Department watchdog critical of administration’s moves
President Trump has fired the State Department’s inspector general, an Obama administration appointee whose office was critical of alleged political bias in the agency’s management.
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Legislator, activists want oversight, answers in alleged police surveillance abuses
But the state pushed back Friday and said it stands by the personnel and practices of the Maine Information Analysis Center, which functions as an intelligence agency for state and local police.
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Maine college leaders collaborating on ‘framework’ to reopen campuses
Presidents of Maine’s public and private colleges and universities are hoping to present recommendations to Gov. Janet Mills next month.
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Board talks Class of 2020 graduation week plans
REGION — Telstar Middle and High School Principal Mark Kenney spoke via Zoom at Monday’s School Board meeting, describing event planning for the senior class of 2020. One of the first projects was displaying posters of each senior on the edge of the Telstar parking lot. The posters have been there for a couple of […]
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Brew pub opening personal
To the Editor: Last week when a restaurant in town defied the governor’s orders and reopened, I was disheartened because of the potential negative impacts on the health of our community. For me, it also felt personal because my husband is on the front lines. He is a paramedic and firefighter, and we have been […]