University of Maine Cooperative Extension will start a new program that matches Maine gardeners of all experience levels — from novice to seasoned pro — with a garden mentor for the growing season, according to a news release from the UMaine Extension office in Orono. The Garden Mentorship Program will match UMaine Extension Master Gardener […]
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Posted inCommunity
Seven canines named finalists for 2020 Hero Dog Awards
Two Maine canines Aura, the hearing service dog from Brunswick, was named American Humane’s 2020 Guide/Hearing Hero Dog of the Year; Dolly Pawton, the cardiac alert dog from Naples, was named American Humane’s 2020 Service Dog of the Year.
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Posted inNation & World, New England, Religion and Values
Catholic schools in Massachusetts hit by wave of permanent closures
Some 140 Catholic schools nationwide have been shut down this year, victims of the coronavirus pandemic and its economic fallout.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Restored Mayflower replica returning to Plymouth
A replica of the original Mayflower ship that brought the Pilgrims to America 400 years ago this year is setting out on the final leg of its journey home.
Posted inNation & World
Trump lawyers make final pitch to keep tax records away from prosecutors
Prosecutors argue that they are entitled to extensive records to aid a ‘complex financial investigation’ and they cited in their papers public reports of ‘extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization.’
Posted inNation & World
Trump says he’ll make convention speech at White House or Gettysburg
Both sites are federal property, raising legal and ethical issues for their use in a political event.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Pandemic wrecks global Class of 2020’s hopes for first job
Around the world, young people armed with new degrees, diplomas and professional qualifications are struggling to enter the workforce.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Healthy Community Coalition offers free pop-up virtual Cooking Matters in August
Food shopping tours available by only by appointment.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Dozens of health officials quitting or getting fired amid outbreak
Confirmed infections in the U.S. exceed 5 million, with deaths topping 163,000, the highest in the world.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Disney World to cut hours after reopening to smaller-than-expected crowds during the pandemic
Disney’s already limited hours will be reduced by 1 to 2 hours per day, depending on the park.