The NCAA basketball tournament has been canceled, Major League Baseball delays the start of its season, and the NHL season is suspended.
March 2020
Posted inNation & World, Sports
MLB delays season start by 2 weeks, suspends spring training games
The minor league baseball season, which was to start April 9, also is being delayed.
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Gov. Mills eyes budget adjustments in response to virus’ economic impacts
A recent state revenue forecast that predicted a $40 million increase in revenues did not take the coronavirus pandemic into account.
Posted inNation & World, News, Sports
NHL suspends season amid coronavirus pandemic
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced Thursday it is pausing its season, one day after the NBA suspended play after a player tested positive.
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Maine legislature working on a solution to lower healthcare costs
In survey after survey, affordable healthcare is named as a top priority for voters.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Sea Bags, which turns used sails into stylish tote bags, expands west
The Maine company is setting its sights on the Midwest and West Coast, opening four retail stores in Michigan and one in California later this year.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Season ends abruptly for Maine college teams in pursuit of titles
Women’s basketball teams at UMaine and Bowdoin, as well as the UMaine men’s hockey team, were to compete in playoff games this weekend.
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Tractor trailer crash on I-295 in Falmouth slows traffic for several hours
State police said the trailer detached and landed on its side after the truck hit a cable guardrail.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Midcoast Community Calendar: March 20-28
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if events listed are still being held.
Posted inLocal & State
OSHA fines LEAP and Techno Metal Post for ‘serious’ safety violations in connection with Farmington explosion
FARMINGTON — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has levied fines against Life Enrichment Advancing People in Farmington and Techno Metal Post in Manchester in connection with a propane explosion that leveled the LEAP building in September, killing Farmington Fire Capt. Michael Bell and injuring seven others. The fines were each issued after OSHA completed […]