President Trump’s move to defer Social Security payroll taxes could be taking him into treacherous political territory
2020
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Sen. Collins, fellow Republicans need to get serious on COVID bill
Since Republican senators have developed no relief plan, they need to craft legislation that can attract enough Democratic votes to pass.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Lobstering restrictions will hurt much more than Maine’s fishermen
Giving to the Maine Lobstermen’s Association Legal Defense Fund will mitigate the impact of right-whale rules and protect thousands of other businesses.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
On this date in Maine history: Aug. 11
Aug. 11, 1978: Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson and Larry Newman, riding in the helium-filled balloon Double Eagle II, launch at 8:42 p.m. from Presque Isle. After 137 hours and six minutes, they land in a barley field in Miserey, France, about 60 miles northwest of Paris, completing the first successful manned transatlantic balloon flight. Their […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Maine Music Society elects news officers
Officers include Richard O’Brien, David Blocher, Gil Lapointe and Susan Trask.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Strand youth film competition seeks entries for film fest
Entries will be accepted through Aug. 31.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Virtual Strut for Strays set for Oct. 11-17
Registration for Franklin County Animal Shelter event to close Aug. 31.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, Things to Do
Bob Marley brings show to Madison Aug. 14 & 15
The two shows are limited to 50 people each.
Posted inThings to Do
Conclave: The American Classic live stream concert set for Aug. 14
Conclave: The American Classic will perform a live stream concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, from an empty State Theatre, 609 Congress St. in Portland. The series, presented by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Fire on Fore, birdtheory., Eminence Arts, Ocean Sound & Lighting, 98.9 WCLZ and the State Theatre, will take place every Friday […]