Throughout the summer and early fall, the lakeside town of Naples didn’t see many cases of COVID-19. Things changed rapidly in November and what’s happening there now is a microcosm of how the pandemic has evolved to its current state.
2020
Posted inBicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Dec. 13
Dec. 13, 1947: After five years of planning and two years of construction, the first 45-mile, four-lane section of the Maine Turnpike opens, linking Kittery to Portland. The Portland Press Herald dubs it the “Mile-a-Minute Highway.” It is the nation’s second toll expressway, the first being the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which opened in 1940. Dec. 13, […]
advertisement
Posted inFood & Dining
Dine In: The best fried foods you can get to go
Our restaurant critic rounds up his favorites from Maine eateries in celebration of Hanukkah – and in defiance of his cardiologist.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine public school enrollments drop amid pandemic
More families are choosing to home-school or send their children to private schools, and the drop in public school enrollment can have financial implications for districts.
Posted inMaine, News
Child health experts: Kids need joy right now
Making sure children have a holiday gift or a new toy to play with can make a powerful difference during the pandemic, they say.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hiking in Maine: Before you brave the cold, be prepared
From warm clothing and proper boots to snacks and bottled water, make sure you are ready for your winter adventure.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Collins: The Paycheck Protection Program – a lifeline for small businesses
Congress is nearing an agreement to allow the companies hardest hit by the pandemic to receive a second forgivable loan.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Even with the vaccine, the message the same
We may be closer to the end of the pandemic, but we are nowhere near back to normal.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Bailey Public Library’s virtual programs help keep Winthrop-area residents connected during pandemic
Programs at the library, especially the movie club, have participants looking forward to spirited online discussions with others.