Letter
October 2020
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: The day the ‘news’ descended on the tiny town of Harrison
With video cameras rolling, ‘Hoosier News Now’ turned a peaceful day into a pain in the backside.
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Posted inBicentennial, Local & State, News
On this date in Maine history: Oct 14
Oct. 14, 1794: When delegates gather in Portland to consider again the question of whether the District of Maine should separate from Massachusetts, it becomes clear that this second phase of efforts to achieve that goal are making no more progress than the first, in the late 1780s. Nonetheless, the convention concludes that Maine’s prosperity […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Scott Douglas to give Zoom talk Oct. 27 about depression, benefits of running
Douglas is the author of “Running Is My Therapy: Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Fight Depression, Ditch Bad Habits, and Live Happier.”
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
UMaine Extension, MOFGA offer webinar on decorating with nature Oct. 21
Using the colors and textures of fall to decorate at home is the focus of a webinar from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association set from noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to a news release from the Orono-based extension office. “Decorating with Nature for Fall” topics include plants […]
Posted inThings to Do
Henley duo to perform Oct. 16 in Boothbay Harbor
Henley will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, at 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Georgia born siblings Sayre and Shea Henley make up the brother/sister duo. Although growing up under the same roof to musical parents, they didn’t start writing music together until their college years in […]
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Rapper Sarah Violette featured in Space Gallery House Show
The SPACE Gallery in Portland will feature Sarah Violette as part of its House Show at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. The Portland rapper joins the weekly live stream series on Instagram. Violette , formerly known as Lady Essence, is a veteran hip hop artist from Maine. The former recipient of the New England Music […]
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Travis James Humphrey plans Camden concert
Travis James Humphrey Photo courtesy of the artist Travis James Humphrey will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. in Camden. The singer-songwriter for Houlton will supply a night of blues and honky-tonk. Humphrey has opened for the likes of B.B. King, Bill Chinnock and […]