Commencement traditions altered in Augusta due to coronavirus pandemic.
2020
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Southern Maine Community College holds virtual graduation
Maine’s oldest community college awards more than 1,000 degrees and certificates at its 73rd commencement ceremony.
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Posted inNation & World
Gov. Cuomo threatens to ‘reverse’ reopening in Manhattan, Hamptons amid rampant social-distancing violations
He chides both businesses and local leaders over a city gone stir crazy.
Posted inSports
Analysis: Some MLB players will receive no more money in 2020
Salary advances for some players likely will exceed their prorated salaries, which means they’ll essentially be playing for free.
Posted inNation & World
French leader rejects racism, but colonial statues to remain
President Emmanuel Macron also announces that France will reopen nearly everything shut in response to the coronavirus starting Monday.
Posted inNation & World
Atlanta shooting, statues new focal points for protests
A makeshift memorial has been erected at a fast-food restaurant where a black man was fatally shot by a white Atlanta police officer.
Posted inSchools and Education, Times Record
Mt. Ararat graduates go to the fairgrounds, get diplomas
142 Mt. Ararat High School seniors graduated at the Topsham Fairgrounds Sunday as families watched from a distance on the racetrack.
Posted inNation & World
Europe reopens many borders but not to Americans, Asians
Many are waiving the 14-day quarantine and border checks.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan couple celebrate 70 years of marriage with drive-by party
Nancy York said the secret to a long, happy life together is “you say a lot of prayers, have a lot of discussions and try to keep things light.”
Posted inSports, Uncategorized
Former NBA star Stephen Jackson says ‘Now ain’t the time’ for league to resume
Stephen Jackson believes playing games will take attention away from the fight against systemic racism.