August 1, 2020
2020
On this date in Maine history: Aug. 4
Aug. 4, 1914: The ocean liner SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie, headed from New York to Plymouth, England, diverts to Bar Harbor when the captain learns that World War I has begun. The ship arrives at 6 a.m. in a town that usually saw nothing but small coastal ships. The captain wanted to avoid having the German […]
Commentary: The case Mitch McConnell needs to make on COVID spending
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Free diabetes and nutrition program offered through Zoom
Spectrum Generations, in partnership with Healthy Living for ME, will offer a free workshop to help individuals with diabetes, prediabetes, their caregivers or family members. Living Well with Diabetes will be offered through Zoom beginning Monday, Aug. 13, and running through Thursday, Sept. 17. Workshops participants will meet weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., according […]
Bishop Deeley announces two priest assignments
Bishop Robert Deeley has announced two priest assignments. Both are effective on Aug. 1, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Fr. M. Arockia Natha Prabu, HGN, has been appointed parochial vicar of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish (St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway, Our Lady […]
Obituary: Richmond Wallace Brann
SOMERVILLE/PALERMO – Richmond Wallace Brann, 71, passed away, supported by his wife and family, at the Togus VA on July 28, …
Obituary: Pauline (Polly) Mansir
TOPSHAM – Pauline (Polly) Mansir passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at her residence at River Landing in Topsham. She …
Obituary: Sylvanus (Snoozie) H. Kelley
WINSLOW – Sylvanus (Snoozie) H. Kelley, 86, passed away on July 24, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was …
Obituary: Amasa G. Hallowell
WINTHROP – Amasa G. Hallowell, 78, of Leeds, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Heritage Manor in Winthrop. He …
Obituary: Bonnie Jean (Burns) Giroux
WINSLOW – Bonnie Jean (Burns) Giroux, 72, of Winslow passed away on July 29, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with …