For Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympic athlete in history, one question kept hitting: “Who was I, outside of the swimming pool?”
2020
Posted inNation & World, New England
Unruly tourists strain New Hampshire town’s budget during pandemic
The town manager in Conway says the influx of summer visitors has led to an increase in everything from road-rage incidents to dangerous fires set by people camping in off-limits areas.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Writer Milan Kundera donating archive to Czech library
The acclaimed novelist, author of ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being,’ fled communist Czechoslovakia and has lived in France since 1975.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta’s downtown dining gets a lift
To provide outdoor seating for two downtown restaurants, Augusta city officials secured aluminum docking to build parklets that were installed Saturday in front of the Oak Table and the Raging Bull Saloon.
Posted inCommunity
Camp Tracy extends day camp by week to include Aug. 17-21
With a late start to area schools, Camp Tracy is offering an extra week of day camp, Monday through Friday, Aug. 17-21, at its 302 McGrath Pond Road location in Oakland. There are 45 camper slots available and registration opens Friday, July 31, according to a news release from the Alfond Youth & Community Center […]
Posted inMaine
Cruise ship that dominated Eastport gets ready to depart
A cruise ship that tied up in Eastport during the pandemic is ready to set sail
Posted inSports
Golf notebook: Plan of attack changes quickly in match play championship
Kannegieser, Manuel lead field in intriguing tournament; Waterville’s Cote bounces back in a big way in junior championship.
Posted inCommunity
Spend Fridays with family, Theater at Monmouth July 31 through Aug. 27
TAM launches streaming series to bring classic theater to living rooms.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Massachusetts murder suspect returning to face charges
Derell D. Guy, 34, a transient, waived extradition Thursday from his jail cell in Farmington.
Posted inCommunity
Eastern Maine Community College president’s, dean’s lists
BANGOR — Eastern Maine Community College recently announced the following area students were named to its 2020 spring semester president’s and dean’s lists. Presidents list: Chase Harkins or Albion, Desiray Howes of Athens, Thomas Kelley of Palmyra , Joshua Engelhardt and Caitlin Tozier, both of Pittsfield, Adam Rowe and Amber Rowe both of Plymouth, and Mathew Neal of […]