O’Donnell, Roberta (Monson) 89, of Standish/Gainesville, Va., Aug. 8, at home. Service 11 a.m., Aug. 18, Blanchard Cemetery, Falmouth. Care of …
August 2024
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Meta kills off CrowdTangle despite pleas from researchers, journalists
Meta has released an alternative to CrowdTangle, called the Meta Content Library. But access to it is limited to academic researchers and nonprofits, which excludes most news organizations.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Rangers hit homers in ninth and 10th innings to sink Red Sox, 9-7
Boston allows three runs in the ninth to force extra innings before the Rangers pull out the victory in the 10th.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Gena Rowlands, acting powerhouse and guiding light in independent cinema, dies at 94
She starred in groundbreaking movies by her director husband, John Cassavetes, and later charmed audiences in her son, Nick Cassavetes’, tear-jerker ‘The Notebook.’
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs finally get past Rumble Ponies in 11 innings for fifth straight win
The Sea Dogs tie the game in the ninth and blow a lead in the 10th before securing the Eastern League victory in the 11th.
Posted inMaine, News
Man dies in Penobscot County Jail custody
Early investigations indicate that the man’s death was related to medical or health issues, and there ‘are no indications of a criminal or violent act,’ the sheriff’s office said.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Columbia University president resigns after months of turmoil over Israel-Hamas war
Minouche Shafik was named president of the university last year and was the first woman to take on the role.
Posted inNation & World
The voyage of the Altar Stone: A Stonehenge mystery solved (maybe)
Researchers revealed that the long-mysterious Altar Stone at the heart of the world’s most famous prehistoric monument came from faraway Scotland.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick’s Rep. Arford selected for 2024 Leadership Academy
Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, has been selected to participate in the national Council of State Governments 2024 Robert J. Thompson Eastern Leadership Academy from Aug. 25-29 in Philadelphia. Sponsored by the Council of State Governments’ Eastern Regional Conference in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute of Government, the ELA brings together 30 state […]
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport Community Services celebrates 50th anniversary with Community Day
Freeport Community Services invites the Freeport and Pownal community to celebrate Community Day on the occasion of FCS’ 50th anniversary. There will be a school supply giveaway, plus a live band, free food, a beer tent and more from 1-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at the Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. The traditional backpack […]