The on-again, off-again ban to prevent mandating masks for Florida school students is back.
2021
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Republican group held ‘war games’ for state attorneys general before Trump loss
An offshoot of the Republican Attorneys General Association held a special meeting weeks before the election to discuss its strategies if then-President Donald Trump lost.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Chris Newell resigns after 18 months as Abbe Museum director
The first tribal member to lead the museum of Wabanaki art, history and culture cites personal reasons and returns to his family and consulting work in Connecticut.
Posted inNation & World, News
Giuliani associate pleads guilty in campaign donation case
Igor Fruman has pleaded guilty to seeking illegal foreign campaign contributions.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland City Manager Jon Jennings could leave post early
Jennings, who has been city manager since 2015, would start his new job in Clearwater, Florida, on Nov. 8 at an annual salary of $230,000.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Judge rules Apple must alter app store payment system
The decision chips away at the so-called ‘walled garden’ the company has built around its crown jewel, the iPhone, and its app store, without toppling it completely.
Posted inTimes Record
Gleaners seeking volunteers, to hold info session
There will be an information session 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept.16 at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, 12 Tenney Way in Brunswick, for those who want to learn more about the Merrymeeting Gleaners. Founded in 2016 as a pilot program of the Merrymeeting Food Council, the Merrymeeting Gleaners serves 30 anti-hunger agencies. Gleaners harvest surplus food […]
Posted inDo This, Maine
Maine Apple Sunday arrives as orchards report a bountiful harvest
The 21st annual event will be held this weekend with more than 15 orchards across the state participating.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Trevor Averill pleads not guilty to murder, manslaughter charges in connection with the death of his infant daughter
According to Assistant Attorney General Lisa Bogue, Averill’s daughter — Harper Averill — died after suffering a fractured skull and other severe injuries indicative of being violently shaken.
Posted inNation & World, News
Research on upside-down rhinos, beards win 2021 Ig Nobel prizes
Winners also included researcher who figured out how to better control cockroaches on U.S. Navy submarines.