In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit public school districts like the shockwave from a nuclear blast. No one was prepared to make the drastic, immediate changes to how educators, students and their families would interact. Time-tested teaching and communication methods had to be thrown out the window overnight for safety’s sake, and a slew […]
2023
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Revolution’s Arena on leave following allegations of inappropriate remarks
It is not known publicly what Bruce Arena is alleged to have said.
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Posted inTimes Record
From the Chamber: Don’t miss summer — 7 August activities for you
It’s the unofficial vacation month for many Mainers as August is here and too many of us have begun asking, “Where did the summer go?” If you want to get some summer fun in before school starts, there are a number of constant opportunities like hiking trails, boat tours, golf courses and more, but there […]
Posted inMaine, New England, News
Parts of New England, including Mount Washington, saw record rain in July
There was heavier-than-normal rainfall in Maine and New Hampshire but no top 10 rain totals.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
CVS to cut 5,000 jobs across its workforce
The pharmacy giant operates 26 stores in Maine.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
NECEC corridor work restarting at Lewiston converter station
Work on the Lewiston converter station, considered a major piece of the project, is expected to resume Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Regulators to consider allowing Maine fishermen to catch more valuable baby eels
The eels are typically worth more than $2,000 per pound because of their value to Asian aquaculture companies, which raise them to maturity and sell them for use in Japanese restaurants around the world.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland officer honored for saving woman’s life
Cumberland Police Officer Matthew Merriman has received a Meritorious Service Award for saving the life of a woman considering suicide. The woman was sitting on the railing of the Interstate 95 overpass on Blackstrap Road July 3 when Merriman arrived about 4:45 a.m. At one point, as he was talking to the woman, she stood […]
Posted inEvents, Maine Voices Live
Watch: Maine Voices Live with Cindy Williams and Pat Callaghan
This live conversation with the former newscasters took place on Tuesday, August 22 at One Longfellow Square.
Posted inMaine
Sale of Maine newspapers to national nonprofit is finalized
The National Trust for Local News, the new owner of the Portland Press Herald and numerous other daily and weekly newspapers, is dedicated to preserving and strengthening local news. The new nonprofit newspaper group will be known as the Maine Trust for Local News.
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