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Wednesday’s college roundup: Kansas AD Long fired after Miles debacle

by Associated Press March 10, 2021March 10, 2021

Kansas fires Jeff Long less than two days after mutually parting with football coach Les Miles amid sexual misconduct allegations.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine House rejects bill to bring back old state flag

by Kevin Miller March 10, 2021March 10, 2021

While many consumers have adopted the older version known as the ‘1901 flag,’ legislators appeared uninterested in swapping Maine’s traditional flag emblazoned with the state seal.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

UMaine football team needs to regroup fast against Albany

by Mike Lowe March 10, 2021March 10, 2021

After a 37-0 loss in their season opener at Delaware, the Black Bears are focusing on fundamentals ahead of their first home game this spring on Saturday.

Nation & World

Police were maced, trampled at Jan. 6 riot, new documents show

by MARTHA MENDOZA and JULIET LINDERMAN Associated Press March 10, 2021March 10, 2021

Hundreds of emails, texts, photos and documents obtained by the Associated Press show how a patchwork of law enforcement agencies from all directions tried to support Washington as protesters poured into town.

Sports

MLB notebook: Reds’ Votto out after positive COVID-19 test

by Associated Press March 10, 2021March 10, 2021

Joey Votto is placed on the injured list and gave the team permission to announce he was sidelined because he had tested positive for the virus.

Times Record

Lisbon eyes hub to grow local businesses

by Darcie Moore March 10, 2021

Lisbon plans to create a hub to help local entrepreneurs create and grow their businesses. The business hub would allow entrepreneurs to try using an affordable storefront or having an office space to meet with customers instead of in their living room, according to the town’s economic and community development director, Brett Richardson. It has […]