Barnum’s Bathing Rooms on Anthoine Street
2021
Posted inSports
Horse racing’s image damaged again by cruel video of dead horse
A jockey apologizes for his actions, and three-time Grand National winner Gordon Elliott is being investigated for a photo that “appalled” the British Horseracing Authority.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland police warn of counterfeit pain pills that can cause fatal overdoses
The pills look like oxycodone tablets but may contain fentanyl, Portland police say.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
After Scarborough Downs closure, harness racing poised to make a comeback in southern Maine
A former Cumberland resident will open the Cumberland Fairgrounds to racing in May, with plans to expand at a new venue permanently in southern Maine.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Commentary: The Texas blackouts showed how climate extremes threaten energy systems across the US
Pundits and politicians have been quick to point fingers over the debacle in Texas that left millions without power or clean water during February’s deep freeze. Many have blamed the state’s deregulated electricity market, arguing that Texas prioritized cheap power over reliability. But climate extremes are wreaking increasing havoc on energy systems across the U.S., […]
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court appears likely to uphold voting laws lower courts found unfair to minorities
However, the greater impact will be the test that the increasingly conservative court develops for proving violations of the Voting Rights Act, as new laws are proposed and state legislatures begin redrawing congressional and legislative districts following the 2020 Census.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
High school skiing teams ready to compete for KVAC championships
Alpine and Nordic races are set for Black and Titcomb mountains, respectively.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
York County COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic in Sanford opens
Appointments for people 60 and older may be made by calling 1-877-780-7545.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots need a plan at quarterback, and here are three options
New England could get a veteran (Ryan Fitzpatrick?) and draft a QB, try to move up in the draft for a big name (Justin Fields?), or get a free agent (Marcus Mariota?)
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Nation & World
Six Dr. Seuss books won’t be republished because of racist images
The business that preserves and protects Dr. Seuss’ legacy has announced it will stop publishing the titles, and says, ‘These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong because of racist and insensitive imagery.’