2021 – Page 2910 – The Portland Press Herald

‘Family of nerds’ misses in-person gaming at Westbrook business

by Chance Viles February 23, 2021February 24, 2021

Weekend Anime’s community of gamers, impacted by the pandemic, is eager to return to regular events at the Westbrook shop.

Sports

MLB notebook: Mariners doing damage control with players after exec’s video

by Associated Press February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

Seattle’s former CEO Kevin Mather resigned after a video surfaced of him expressing his views of the club’s strategy and making controversial remarks about players.

Times Record Opinion

Guest column: Limbaugh wielded his influence recklessly with racism, sexism, homophobia

by Kyle Hietala Guest column February 23, 2021

Rush Limbaugh “encouraged doing the research … to win your argument,” writes Jonathan Crimmins (The Times Record, “Thanking Rush Limbaugh,” Feb. 19). But Mr. Crimmins neglects to cite a single quotation or a specific example of Limbaugh’s substantive work in his recent column. Instead, he offers a mix of personal anecdotes and nostalgic reflections, claiming […]

Nation & World, Politics

Interior nominee Deb Haaland vows ‘balance’ on energy, climate

by MATTHEW DALY Associated Press February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

If confirmed, the New Mexico congresswoman would be the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency.

Boys Hockey, Girls Hockey, Sports, Times Record Sports, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine

Hockey notebook: Midcoast teams find themselves in different spots as season in full bloom

by Eli Canfield February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

Brunswick girls and boys teams settling in; Mt. Ararat co-op programs racing toward finish line.

Portland Forecaster

Portland racial equity panel makes first recommendations

by Michael Kelley February 23, 2021

Recommendations include setting up a city racial equity department and giving more power to the citizens panel that reviews internal investigations at the police department.

Boston Red Sox, Sports

Red Sox notebook: Whitlock impresses on first day of spring training

by News service report February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

Garrett Whitlock, picked up from the Yankees in the Rule 5 draft, will need to stay on the 26-man roster – or injured reserve – for Boston to retain his rights.