Erica Nitschke

New Hampshire school reverses urinal ban after bathroom access debate

by Associated Press February 16, 2023February 17, 2023

The ban on urinals approved by the board was offered as a compromise measure to the proposal.

Cautious but steady consumers buoying hopes for U.S. economy

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO Associated Press February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

Nearly three years after the pandemic caused a brief but brutal recession and then a powerful rebound, the economy appears to have entered a phase in which growth might not be so forceful as to fuel high inflation.

Arts & Entertainment

Ryan Seacrest to leave ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan’ in spring

by The Associated Press February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

His replacement will be Ripa’s husband, Mark Consuelos.

Arts & Entertainment

De La Soul co-founder Trugoy the Dove dead at 54

by LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

De La Soul was part of the hip-hop tribute at the Grammy Awards last week, but Trugoy was not onstage with his fellow bandmates.

Nation & World

Roslyn Pope, author of ‘Appeal for Human Rights,’ dies at 84

by MICHAEL WARREN Associated Press February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

The document she wrote as a 21-year-old launched a nonviolent campaign of boycotts and sit-ins by Black college students protesting discrimination.

Arts & Entertainment

Rihanna unveils pregnancy, delivers soaring Super Bowl halftime performance

by ANDREW DALTON Associated Press February 12, 2023February 12, 2023

Rihanna was above it all. She began and ended the Super Bowl 57 halftime show hovering high above the field at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The performance delivered on fan expectations but it included a major surprise — the singer is pregnant with her second child. She wore a puffy, bright red jumpsuit […]

The Maine Forecast

On the mild side this week, with a quick dusting of snow

by JASON NAPPI NEWS CENTER MAINE February 12, 2023

This is not the February we’re used to experiencing in Maine. Temperatures are running well above average on a day-to-day basis and for the month so far. Snowstorms have been few and far between, except for northern Maine. Here’s a look at the current snow depth across the state: Our next opportunity for snow is […]