December 8, 2020
2020
Posted inBicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Dec. 8
Dec. 8. 1819: U.S. Rep John Holmes, Democrat-Republican from Maine, submits a petition to the House advocating for the admission of Maine as the 23rd U.S. state. U.S. Sen. Prentiss Mellen, a Massachusetts native residing in Portland, does likewise in the Senate. Holmes later becomes one of Maine’s first two U.S. senators. Mellen is appointed […]
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Bethel brewpub owner is proven wrong again
Another court finds no merit to Rick Savage’s belief that he can defy state public health regulations.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Death of Brunswick teen who took his life a sign of pandemic’s toll on young people
The midcoast community is mourning the loss of a high school football player whose parents have cited the coronavirus pandemic as a factor affecting their son’s mental health.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Americans are failing our children by keeping them out of the classroom
The countries that have kept their kids in school have made it a national priority, sending consistent messages and sacrificing other conveniences.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: New secretary of state can help make voting easier
The challenges of our COVID election have underscored the need for online registration and an easy-to-use voter website.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Shop, learn Dec. 12 at virtual Wabanaki Winter Market
ORONO — After last year’s 25th annual Maine Indian Basketmakers Holiday Market, organizers renamed the event Wabanaki Winter Market to better represent participants and the wide range of artforms. And because of the coronavirus, the word “virtual” has been added to the name of the 26th annual market slated for Saturday, Dec. 12, according to […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
NRCM honors Mainers for contributions to environment
Honorees include Aram Calhoun, Vaughan Woodruff, Cathy Johnson and Eric Sherman.
Posted inCommunity
Winter camping to begin Dec. 15
Those new to winter camping should plan to camp at a Maine State Park first.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Robert J. Pearson
CARRABESSETT VALLEY – Robert J. Pearson, 82, of Carrabassett Valley, died peacefully Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Sidney, surrounded by loved …