The report found that most of the attendees were there to peacefully protest and concluded that police made arrests “sparingly” and used force only on protesters who had turned violent.
2021
MLB notebook: Astros deal with Mariners to get a top reliever
Kendall Graveman is 4-0 with a 0.82 ERA and 10 saves in 30 appearances this year.
Cardinal in Vatican fraud trial: My conscience is ‘tranquil’
Defendants are alleged to have cost the Holy See tens of millions of dollars in donated funds through poor investments, dealings with shady money managers and purported favors to friends and family.
Patriots notebook: Belichick says ‘quite a few’ players have received COVID-19 vaccine
Patriots Coach Bill Belichick says “whatever the protocols are, we’ll follow them” as second-year tight end Devin Asiasi, according to reports, is quarantining after a positive test despite being vaccinated.
Visit Portland seeks to add guest fee to fund tourism marketing boost
Visit Portland hopes to create a Tourism Improvement District to provide a source of funding for hotels to use for promotion and other efforts to increase room occupancy and the amount of money tourists spend in the area.
Superhero & Royalty Day: An enchanting day at Seashore Trolley Museum
KENNEBUNPORT — Visit Seashore Trolley Museum on Saturday, Aug.7 for Superhero and Royalty Day. Guests are encouraged to rock their inner superhero or king/queen/princess/prince/knight and come in costume. Admission to this magical event includes: • Elsa and Spiderman will be visiting 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Costume Contests for prizes, noon. • Create your own […]
French Consul says ‘bonjour’ to Biddeford, tours mill museum
Maine House Speaker and House District 11 Rep. Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, said there’s been an ongoing conversation about French immersion programs in Maine, and the two continued the discussion during Tuesday’s visit.
Freeport, neighboring departments rescue injured hiker from Wolfe’s Neck Center trail
Personnel from three different departments responded to a call July 22 about a hiker who had injured their ankle.
As training camps open, NFL doubles down on getting players vaccines
Commentary: A COVID-19 vaccine is not mandated by the NFL, but unvaccinated players can expect lots of testing, possible fines and much more.
NHL notebook: Bruins let go of Ritchie, Kase with free agency opening at noon Wednesday
Nick Ritchie or Ondrej Kase did not get qualifying offers from Boston, making them unrestricted free agents when dealing begins on Wednesday.