Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state is taking action against the promoters who organized the concert in July that caused widespread social distancing violations.
October 2020
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Thomas College receives $13.5 million Alfond grant for scholarships, new programs
The Waterville college also announced its $27 million ‘Guarantee the Future’ campaign has less than $1 million more to raise to reach its goal.
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Posted inNation & World, New England
Restrictions to protect rare right whales extended to Oct. 20
Mariners are asked to travel slowly through an area south of Nantucket or avoid it completely.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘West Wing’ reunites cast with a mission: get out the vote
The acclaimed TV series’ creator, Aaron Sorkin, says the new episode isn’t in service of any candidate. ‘We are sincerely just asking people to vote.’
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Man pleads guilty to lesser charges in Mount Vernon child sexual assault case
If Anthony J. Mecham, initially charged with felony counts of gross sexual assault and visual sexual aggression against a child, complies with the terms of the agreement he may end up with lone charge of unlawful sexual contact.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Bates students told to pack as if they might not come back in January
In case COVID-19 makes it impossible to reopen the campus in January, students are asked to take care of their belongings before leaving for the extended Thanksgiving break.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Arrest warrant issued for Cornville man after altercation in Skowhegan
Police Chief David Bucknam said that an arrest warrant has been issued for Jason Rossi, 19, of Cornville, on charges of aggravated assault and violation of a protection order.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Three openings for at-large seats on the Gardiner City Council draws five candidates
Timothy Cusick and Maryann White, both incumbents, are each running for a third term on the City Council. Kerstin Gilg, Penny Sergent and Scott Williams, a former city councilor, are also running.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Japan suspends Olympic swimmer caught having an affair
World champion and Olympic medalist Daiya Seto is banned from competing for the rest of 2020.
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares
Liz Soares: Email flourishes for library notices during pandemic
As a school librarian, Liz Soares has noticed more students sending and receiving electronic notifications about returning books.