In response to the COVID-19 crisis in which Bowdoin College will be conducting nearly all fall semester classes online, the college will issue iPad tablets to each student in the coming weeks. “This really levels the playing field for the students for whom internet access has been unreliable or non-existent,” said Senior Vice President and Chief […]
2020
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Man charged in Massachusetts murder, armed robbery captured in Carthage
Derell D. Guy, 34, of Lynn was taken into custody, about 6 miles from where he fled, by the Maine State Police Tactical Team with assistance from a K-9 without incident or injury, police said.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell’s temporary downtown pocket park begins to take shape
About 20 people meet at a lot on the corner of Water and Central streets to discuss the location of a temporary park.
Posted inTimes Record
Gelato Fiasco pints to benefit Maine State Music Theatre
To help Maine State Music Theatre weather the cancelation of its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 epidemic, Gelato Fiasco has created pints celebrating the theater’s past productions. Pints cost $12, with 50% of sales benefiting Maine State’s $1.5 million Lifeline Fund to ensure the theater will return 2021. Pre-order pints can be picked up […]
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Dont’a Hightower among six Patriots opting out of 2020 season
The linebacker joins Patrick Chung, Marcus Cannon and three other Patriots choosing not to play during the pandemic.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
On this date in Maine history: July 28
July 28, 1759: Britain’s construction of Fort Pownall, in what now is the town of Stockton Springs, is completed. It is named for Massachusetts Bay provincial Gov. Thomas Pownall, who oversaw construction. The fort is intended to make the area safe for European settlement and to drive off Norridgewock and Penobscot tribes. It is later […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: How young Americans can help save democracy
Cities and towns will need extra help this year on Election Day.