The South Portland War Veterans’ Memorial Association announced last week that it has canceled plans for a Memorial Day parade. The group applied for a parade permit with the city of South Portland on March 31. “We received a reply from the city COVID Committee that stated, ‘Due to concerns about crowd density and crowd […]
2021
Posted inNation & World
Michael Collins, who circled the moon while Apollo 11 crewmen landed, dies at 90
He kept the command module going and running through the 117-page list of contingencies he’d prepared in the event anything went awry.
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NFL notebook: Draft could produce record run on quarterbacks in first round
Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks, and three others could be selected in the top 10 of the NFL draft on Thursday.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
New rules for Tokyo Olympics call for more tests, raise more questions
The second version of the “Playbooks” for athletes are released by the IOC and local organizers, highlighted by more testing for all involved as the pandemic surges in Japan.
Posted inNation & World
Judge denies public release of body cam video in shooting by North Carolina deputies
However, the judge said videos from multiple body cameras and one dashboard camera must be shown to the family of Andrew Brown Jr., who was killed by police, within 10 days.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Next big record to fall? Doug Jarvis’ ironman streak of 964 straight games
Keith Yandle, Patrick Marleau and Phil Kessel are all less than a full season away from passing Doug Jarvis, who played every game for 12 full seasons from 1975-1987.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Traditional graduation ceremony for Kennebunk’s class of 2021
Principal Jeremie Sirois said seniors told him they wanted to graduate with their friends and the district is making it happen.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath groups organizing rides for National Bike Month
The Bath Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and the Bath Parks and Recreation Department are inviting residents in May to celebrate National Bicycle Month, as designated by the League of American Cyclists. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, with assistance from the Parks and Recreation Department, will offer three guided bicycle rides. On Saturday, May 15 the […]
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Sens. Collins, King join vote to reinstate methane rules loosened by Trump
The legislation now goes to the Democratic-controlled House, where it is expected to win approval.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath City Bus to resume Monday-Friday service
Beginning Monday, May 3, Bath City Bus will resume Monday to Friday service from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and increase capacity to six riders at a time. Appointments will no longer be required except to request pickup at an unscheduled stop or to request transportation to Mid Coast Hospital. To request special pickup or […]