PORTLAND — Police are encouraging business owners and residents to lock their properties in the wake of a rash of downtown burglaries. Since July 28, a dozen businesses have been broken into. In some cases, police said, entry was gained through open doors or windows. The individual or individuals involved are targeting cash registers or […]
2019
Posted inNation & World, News
Greenland leader tells Trump again: We’re not for sale
Greenland has again stolen the limelight when its premier reiterated that the world’s largest island is “not for sale” after Trump floated the idea of buying it.
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WGME, other Sinclair stations run stories touting new Trump campaign hat
Maine television station WGME, Channel 13, has again been swept up in a national media ethics controversy after its corporate parent apparently directed it to publish and publicize a news story on its website that promotes President Trump’s campaign merchandise. Over the past five days, WGME and at least 20 other stations owned by the conservative […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland School Board hires 1 firm to design 3 elementary schools
Superintendent of schools also addresses enrollment shift from Deering High to Portland High.
Posted inTimes Record
Home Depot cuts outlook citing tariffs, lumber prices
Home Depot cut its sales expectations for the year as lumber prices slid and the company braces for the potential impact of tariffs on its customers. The Trump administration delayed most of the tariffs it planned to impose on Chinese goods last week and dropped others altogether, responding to pressure from businesses and growing fears […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Fall sports season begin at Morse High School
MAINE HIGH SCHOOLS began their fall sports seasons on Monday with the first week of practices underway. Morse High School opened the week with their tradition of holding Midnight Madness at McMann Field with the football and cheerleading squads.
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Legislators ask firms to explain use of ‘vast amount of data’ they collect on students
The FBI issued a warning that the expansion of education technology and the collection of student data could “present unique exploitation opportunities for criminals.”
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Skowhegan school district erases its Native American iconography as school year nears
SKOWHEGAN — Next week, Skowhegan Area High School students will return to a building that looks a little different than it did when they last occupied it. The large mural — of a Native American spearfishing — on the gymnasium’s wall is now a canvas of white cinder blocks. No longer will a “Home of […]
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Sea Dogs suffer 10-inning loss to Reading
PORTLAND — As the Portland Sea Dogs kept their slim playoff hopes alive, their best hitters have moved on to Triple-A Pawtucket. Third baseman Bobby Dalbec and shortstop C.J. Chatham are gone. “It’s tough losing those two guys but that’s what we’re here to do, get them better and promote them,” Manager Joe Oliver said. Oliver […]
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Gordon back with Pats while on non-football injury list
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Oft-suspended wide receiver Josh Gordon returned to the New England Patriots’ practice field on Monday without pads and without saying when he might be able to play again. Gordon was seen stretching on the field during the portion of the team’s workout that was open to the media. In the locker room before […]