NORRIDGEWOCK – It is with great sorrow, the family of Patrick “Pat” F. McBride, 76, announce his passing on Dec. 4, …
2020
Posted inNation & World
North Korea accused of using virus to crack down on human rights
Eight nations, including the U.S., cite a reported uptick in executions related to COVID-19 and strict controls on movements in and around the capital.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland’s racial equity panel will hold first public hearing next week
The group will hold its first session at 5 p.m. Thursday to solicit feedback about ‘the ways that the city interacts with the area agencies and organizations in the name of public safety.’
Posted inSports
Skiing: Resorts go into winter season with safety in mind
Changes to base lodges and lift lines among the precautions mountains take to abide by COVID regulations.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville-area health professionals say getting outside this winter is especially important
The days are shorter and it’s cold, but outside activity has never been so important, area medical professionals say.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Utah senator blocks bills for national museums honoring Latinos, women
Maine Sen. Susan Collins, sponsor of the bill to create the women’s museum, calls Sen. Mike Lee’s action a ‘sad moment’ and vows not to give up the fight.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
Supreme Court rejects lawsuit backed by Trump challenging Biden’s election victory
The order marks the second time this week that the court has rebuffed Republican requests that it get involved in the 2020 election outcome.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Outdoors
Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails ramping up for winter season
Quarry Road Trails staff finished a 64-hour snow run that ended Wednesday, the longest in the tenure of Justin Fereshetian, program director and Nordic ski coach for the city of Waterville and Quarry Road Trails.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Photos: Maine’s Blaine House aglow with holiday cheer
This year’s theme, “A Celebration of Resilience,” pays tribute to Maine’s frontline workers and those who have lost their lives to the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
EU leaders agree to reduce emissions 55% by end of decade
The 27 member states approve a proposal to toughen the bloc’s intermediate target on the way to climate neutrality by mid-century.