Feb. 20, 1797: The Massachusetts legislature votes to partition the Maine town of Hallowell, with the northern part being incorporated as the town of Harrington, named after an English nobleman. Immediate dissatisfaction among residents prompts the selectmen to petition the Boston authorities for a name change. The legislature bows to the people’s wishes, and on […]
February 2020
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump’s tweets ‘make it impossible for me to do my job,’ says attorney general
The remarkable public rebuke of the president by a member of his Cabinet arose from a crisis of confidence at the Justice Department.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Two days, two hatchet attacks in Lewiston
Lewiston police say a man was bleeding after he was struck by a hatchet during a fight Wednesday night. In an unrelated incident Thursday afternoon, another man with a hatchet reportedly threatened a tow truck driver in Lewiston.
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoin College trustee’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein under investigation
According to a statement from Bowdoin College, the school is aware of Staley’s connection to Epstein and after a thorough review last fall, the board decided there was nothing in Jes Staley’s actions or behavior that warranted any action from the board. He remains a trustee.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Times Record
Coronavirus test on person from Maine comes back negative
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention received confirmation of the tests results on Thursday.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Wrestling: Defending champs intent on keeping state titles
Mt. Ararat/Brunswick will be challenged by Noble in Class A, while Wells shoots for a fourth straight title in Class B.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Swimming: Class A girls should be closest of four state meets
Four championship meets are scheduled for Saturday through Tuesday in Orono and Brunswick.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Thursday’s high school roundup: Sanford upsets Massabesic
Paige Cote leads the sixth-seeded Spartans to a 52-45 win in a Class AA South girls’ basketball quarterfinal.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
DA deciding whether to investigate James Brown’s death
The prosecutor in Atlanta met with a woman who says she has evidence the legendary singer’s death in 2006 was caused by another person.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Uncategorized
Bieber says fear led him to stay away from music
The singer releases his first album of new music since 2015 on Friday with ‘Changes.’
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