Looking for a job, a typical requirement for receiving jobless aid, was waived in the worst months of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Face the Music: Here’s a playlist of songs that give shout-outs to Maine
The 21-song playlist features Roger Miller, Doris Day, Tim McGraw and more.
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Things to Do: Hike, see art and catch a movie
You can also register for a Zoom discussion about back-to-school concerns.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
On this date in Maine history: Aug. 10
Aug. 10, 1674: A Dutch force commanded by naval Capt. Jurriaen Aernouts, aboard the frigate Flying Horse, overruns the 30 lightly armed French soldiers at Fort Pentagouet during the Franco-Dutch war of 1672-78. The Dutch also seize the French military headquarters there. Pentagouet, located on the Bagaduce River at the current site of the town […]
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Live Music Lineup: Shows this week from OldHat String Band, Samuel James and Andy Grammer
Catch OldHat String Band in Kittery and streams shows from James and Grammer
Posted inMaine
Is it called Back Cove or Back Bay?
Many use the two names interchangeably when referring to the body of water in Portland, but only one is correct.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Noah Feldman: New York’s attorney general shouldn’t dismantle the NRA
Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
Posted inMaine, News
Maine health providers plan early and aggressive flu shot campaigns
MaineHealth may be giving its 22,000 employees the flu shot early to try to avoid hospitals filling up with flu and COVID-19 patients this winter.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Bar Guide: Meet Arvid Brown, the best bartender in town
The Baharat bar manager was the first winner of a new Portland bartending competition.