The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. The Connecticut Department of Public Health issued its first $1,000 fines on Monday to two people who Gov. Ned Lamont said failed to comply with the travel advisory for residents who return home from states with high COVID-19 infection rates. The Democrat […]
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Posted inElections, Local Elections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Democrats maintain large lead in voter registration in Maine
Both major parties have their highest enrollments in at least 30 years, but Democrats are gaining members at a faster clip, driven in part by recent presidential and U.S. Senate primary elections.
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Posted inNation & World
Hong Kong police raid newspaper, detain owner under new law
It is the highest-profile use yet of the new security law Beijing imposed on the city in June.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Exchange of Joseph’s Fireside Steakhouse gift cards to end Aug. 31
WATERVILLE — Joseph’s Fireside Restaurant owners Kevin P. Joseph and E. J. Fabian have determined that the exchange of their gift cards for Mid-Maine Chamber gift certificates will cease as of Monday, Aug. 31. They will continue to honor Joseph Fireside Steakhouse gift cards through the end of October, with contact being directed to the […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
STAND ALONE: After storm on Lake Cobbossee
Sue King, a longtime summer resident of an East Winthrop camp on Lake Cobbossee, photographed rainbow over lake after a storm end of July.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Theater at Monmouth 18th annual Silent Auction underway online
Last summer the Theater at Monmouth celebrated its golden anniversary with plays and special events to commemorate 50 years of producing innovative productions of Shakespeare and other classic plays. Because of to the COVID-19 pandemic, TAM’s 2020 (R)evolutionary Season has been put on hold until theater-goers can safely gather together to experience the magic of […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Heading into the fall, the U.S. needs fast, easy COVID testing
A new kind of test sacrificing some accuracy for speed could be just what is called for.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Run & Eat: For simple sandwiches, try Je’s Neighborhood Store
This little neighborhood sandwich shop can also satisfy your cravings for fair food in a year when most fairs have been canceled.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Power line would disrupt commercial forest
Imported Canadian hydropower would crowd out biomass generation, hurting the state’s forest economy.
Posted inMaine
License plates, pet names and maybe babies will be lasting reminders of pandemic
Some people are naming pets to recall the joy they’ve brought during a dark time, others have vanity plates that show frustration, and we all might be seeing babies with names like Hope and Patience soon.