Forced from Canada by that government’s coronavirus travel restrictions, Toronto started the season at its spring training ballpark in Dunedin, Florida.
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Sports Digest: Sea Dogs rained out, doubleheader scheduled for Thursday
Portland is now slated to play two seven-inning games Thursday at Hadlock Field against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, starting at 5 p.m.
Truck drivers for Shaw’s supermarkets return to work after brief strike
The 70 drivers and mechanics represented by the Teamsters went on strike on Monday; negotiations are set to resume Thursday.
Wiscasset police ask for public’s help in finding missing man
Michael Pekich, 44, was last seen driving a black 2011 Jeep Patriot with Maine Lobster Registration 139-ABR headed to the Downeast region and was expected to return in a few days.
New Gloucester board tables anti-mask resolution
Members of the public opposing the measure call it “ignorant,” “irresponsible,” a “manifesto” and a spread of misinformation.
Naples voters reject forming town public works department
The $13.1 million town budget for 2021-2022 was approved at the April 29 Town Meeting.
Group rolls out skatepark plan for Gorham
The 7,500-square-foot park would be developed and paid for through a private-public partnership.
COVID’s toll on U.S. projected to drop sharply by the end of July
But experts also warn of a jump in hospitalizations and deaths if unvaccinated people do not follow basic precautions such as wearing a mask and keeping their distance from others.
Bibliophiles, rejoice: A new bookstore is coming to Windham
Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shops announced late last month that the local bookstore chain is opening a new location in Windham this summer, as well as locations in Topsham and Rockland.
More marijuana businesses set sights on Bath
The Bath Planning Board unanimously granted site plan approval for Bath Cannabis Company to open a medical marijuana dispensary on Middle Street.