“1619 Project,” the New York Times’ award-winning, multimedia series that examines slavery’s lingering effects on contemporary life, is about to go widescreen with the help of Oprah Winfrey and Lionsgate. Creator Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for the New York Times Magazine, and NYT will work with Winfrey and Lionsgate to adapt “The 1619 […]
2020
Posted inMaine
Grand jury declines to indict pair in Vinalhaven stabbing death
Roger Feltis, 28, was fatally injured in a confrontation with the couple last month at their home on Roberts Cemetery Road.
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Posted inMaine, News
Mills issues order for businesses to enforce state’s mask requirement
The governor’s order, which took effect Wednesday, applies to businesses in 7 coastal counties and large inland cities including Augusta, Bangor and Lewiston.
Posted inMaine, News
Local governments begin to tackle systemic racism in online forum
The Greater Portland Council of Governments holds the first of several webinars for municipal leaders in an effort to promote of racial equity.
Posted inMaine, News
Police will investigate Cumberland County Jail guard who punched inmate
Sheriff Kevin Joyce says he is ‘very disappointed’ by what he saw on security footage, and the officer is now on paid administrative leave.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
After beating COVID-19, Celtics’ Smart on way to Florida for NBA restart
Boston guard Marcus Smart was asymptomatic after receiving his positive test on March 19, and now is ready to return to the court with the Celtics.
Posted inNation & World
‘Desperation science’ slows the hunt for coronavirus drugs
Doctors are still frantically reaching for anything that might fight the many ways the virus can do harm.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine amends wording of CMP corridor ballot question
It was altered by Secretary of State Matt Dunlap based on feedback received during a 30-day public comment period.
Posted inNation & World
Labor unions, social justice organizations stage ‘Strike for Black Lives’ to highlight racism
Tens of thousands of fast food, ride-share, nursing home and airport workers in more than 25 cities are expected to walk off the job July 20 for about 8 minutes.
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Dana Wilde: Spiders on drugs
Orbweaving spiders perceive the world mainly through vibrations of silk and air, parallel to the way we perceive the world mainly through light and sound, writes Dana Wilde.