June 24, 1794: The Massachusetts State Legislature charters Bowdoin College, which is named after the late Massachusetts Gov. James Bowdoin II, an amateur scientist and influential advocate of American independence. At the time of its founding, Bowdoin is the easternmost college in the United States. The Massachusetts state government and the governor’s son, James Bowdoin […]
2020
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Pandemic sparks a do-it-yourself boom across Maine
While the coronavirus outbreak has hampered other sectors of the economy, business is booming for retailers that cater to home improvement projects.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: South Portland panel would investigate bias
With a proposed local human rights commission, the city is confronting a deep and complex problem.
Posted inThings to Do
2020 Bar Harbor Music Festival’s 54th season goes virtual
The Bar Harbor Music Festival will celebrate its 54th Season online over Facebook and/or Youtube from June 28 through July 26. Performances will be live and pre-recorded videos of: Solo Recitals, Chamber Music, “Pops”, “New Composers”, Opera, Jazz, String Orchestra conducted by Maestro Francis Fortier, a “New Composers” Forum, and Young Audience Presentations by Deborah […]
Posted inOn Music Lucky Clark, Things to Do
Lucky Clark On Music: Heather Pierson
The Conway, New Hampshire-based singer, songwriter, pianist encourages physical distancing and social strengthening.
Posted inCommunity
Kennebec Historical Society awarded $2,000 grant by Maine Bicentennial Commission
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society has received a $2,000 Community Grant from the Maine Bicentennial Commission for projects that honor and celebrate Maine’s 200th anniversary as a state, according to a news release from Scott Wood, KHS administrative director. The society will use the money to extend honorary bicentennial memberships to the Maine Legislature, […]
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41 college students begin 12-week Maine government internships
ORONO — Forty-one undergraduate and graduate college students are working in state, municipal and county offices through the 2020 Maine Government Summer Internship Program, according to a news release from the University of Maine. The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at UMaine administers the program that provides full-time, 12-week work experience to students who are […]