Feb. 21, 1885: The Washington Monument, built with a core of granite quarried in Maine, is dedicated in Washington, D.C. Construction on the monument began in 1848 but was suspended for 23 years for a variety of reasons, including the Civil War. Maine also supplied granite used in many other prominent late-19th-century construction projects, including […]
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Lawmakers reviewing 1980 agreement take up tribal gambling
One of 22 proposed changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act would allow Maine’s tribes to operate casinos under the same federal law that governs tribal gambling nationwide.
Beilein resigns as Cavaliers coach after failed NBA run
John Beilein lasts just 54 games into his first NBA season, leaving with the Cavs winning just 14 games.
Justice Department says Maine violated disabled man’s rights by limiting Medicaid services
A Feb. 10 ruling, in response to a complaint filed in May 2018, concluded that the state “failed to provide necessary services in the most integrated setting appropriate to his needs.” The state is still determining how to respond, but it could affect other individuals.
Internet service providers sue Maine over privacy law
The law, which passed last year and is set to take effect in July, requires companies to get opt-in consent from customers before their data can be shared.
On this date in Maine history: Feb. 19
Feb. 19, 1988: In the final two minutes of the Eastern Maine Class B boys basketball championship game at the Bangor Auditorium, Ellsworth High School senior Tim Scott scores 13 points in 58 seconds, leading the Eagles to a 65-64 victory. The fourth-seeded Eagles’ opponent is third-seeded Mattanawcook Academy of Lincoln. After Scott’s 13-point run, […]
Developer, land trust trying to build environmental resource center at Brunswick Landing
The center would serve as the entryway to hundreds of acres of conservation land and house multiple environmental and recreation organizations, including the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust.
Capital City Improv to entertain at Johnson Hall
GARDINER – Capital City Improv will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center. Using audience suggestions and interviews, Capital City Improv creates unique, on-the-spot comedy shows that live for one night only. Dennis Price, founder of Capital City Improv, studied and performed improvisation in Chicago with The Second City […]
Bloomberg makes debate stage, facing Dem rivals for 1st time
Billionaire Mike Bloomberg has qualified for the next Democratic presidential debate.
Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy amid barrage of sex-abuse lawsuits
The organization is hoping to work out a potentially mammoth victim compensation plan.