The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after a coronavirus outbreak on one ship infected at least 5 passengers and 36 crew. Health authorities fear the ship also could have spread the […]
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine Maritime Museum to offer alternative expeditionary learning semester
New educational program for sixth and seventh-graders begins this fall
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow girls complete goal of summiting Maine’s highest mountains by age 14
Sisters Kate and Emily Nichols kicked off their family hiking goal to climb all 14 of Maine’s 4,000 foot mountains in 2017 and completed their trek in July.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Uncategorized
Lord & Taylor, Tailored Brands falter as retail rout rolls on
Lord & Taylor, America’s oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A Bank.
Posted inUncategorized
John Hume, who worked to end N. Ireland violence, dies at 83
The family of politician John Hume, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for work to end violence in his native Northern Ireland, says he has died.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Changes at U.S. Postal Service a threat to democracy
Postal workers are being kept from doing their jobs, and that could delay the delivery of mail-in ballots in the November election.
Posted inMaine, News
COVID-19 cases among blueberry workers worsen farm labor shortage
Maine health officials are confident that two outbreaks at Hancock County businesses will not spread, but if migrant workers are sidelined because of the coronavirus, there may not be enough local workers to fill those gaps.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
On this date in Maine history: Aug. 3
Aug. 3, 1924: A fire caused by a carelessly discarded cigarette butt consumes the Hillcrest, a summer hotel on Chebeague Island, and nearby buildings, killing three guests and injuring others. The fire also burns up a neighboring dance hall and two residences, one of which was being used as a hotel annex, as well as […]
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Bar Guide: Portland’s hotel bars put their own spin on classic cocktails
These unique concoctions will make you feel like you’re on vacation.