Legislature weighs measure that proponents say would help combat a growing climate crisis.
2021
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Raptors won’t return to Toronto this season
The team will continue to play its home games in Tampa, Florida, because of coronavirus restrictions in Canada.
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NHL roundup: Bruins delaying O’Ree’s jersey retirement
A ceremony in honor of Willie O’Ree, the league’s first Black player, will be pushed back to next season in hopes that fans will be able to attend.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
CMP blames solar controversy on midlevel engineers
The utility’s top executive tells lawmakers that initial estimates of grid upgrade costs were sent to solar developers without proper review.
Posted inNation & World
Three years later, Parkland school shooting trial still in limbo
One reason is the coronavirus, which has shut court operations down, and another is the sheer magnitude of the case, which involves the killing of 17 people.
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Race to vaccinate older Americans advances in many states
Two months after the first COVID-19 shots were administered, more than a third of people 65 and older have received at least one dose in states that have provided data.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Chick Corea, pioneering jazz pianist who won 23 Grammys, dies at 79
A prolific pianist with dozens of albums, Corea in 1968 replaced Herbie Hancock in Miles Davis’ group, playing on the landmark albums ‘In a Silent Way’ and ‘Bitches Brew.’
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine police voice support but raise questions about racial data collection bill
The measure aims to provide data on traffic stops that would help to identify and prevent patterns of racial profiling.
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Daytona 500: Almirola wins first qualifying race
Aric Almirola earns a spot in the second row for the NASCAR Cup Series season opener.
Posted inTimes Record
Lisbon seventh grader recognized as a top youth volunteer in Maine
Miranda Torrey, 12, has volunteered for organizations like Make-A-Wish Maine and Maine Children’s Cancer Program and has supported antibullying education, even creating a website for kids to discuss issues affecting them.