It’s a weak opening overall, but as best as can be expected given only 35% of theaters in the U.S. are open.
2020
Posted inTimes Record, Uncategorized
Habitat for Humanity building through pandemic, despite delays
Though the local Habitat for Humanity chapter has seen construction delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, construction of a new affordable home in Wiscasset will start soon.
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Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Trump capsizes 2 bills with BIW perks
President Trump rejected two major bills that authorize COVID-19 relief and defense funding, before leaving to spend the holiday weekend at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
K.C. Jones remembered as a ‘truly beautiful man’
Remembering K.C. Jones, a beloved champion, who died on Christmas.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record, Uncategorized
Brunswick’s The Daniel to remain a hotel under new buyers
Despite initial plans to convert the building into senior housing, new owners Bella Point Holdings LLC have decided to reopen the historic inn as an “upscale hotel,” according to the buyer’s broker. The hotel sold at auction for $1.6 million.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Mark Walker recalls ‘many happy moments’ in 7 years as Hallowell’s mayor
Walker, a Republican, who ran unsuccessfully for state Senate in November, will be replaced by City Councilor George Lapointe on Jan. 4.
Posted inBusiness, Morning Sentinel
43 Main St. in Oakland buzzing with Buddies Groceries, Oakland Pharmacy
Shane and Bud Savage purchased Buddies Groceries in September and moved Oakland Pharmacy into a new addition connected to the market that opened Dec. 14.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop Public Schools cap number of students able to participate in remote learning to 100
With coronavirus relief funds not extending past Dec. 30, the district can’t afford to hire new teachers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Michael Faass, a northern Georgia transplant, becomes Dresden’s new town administrator
The town of Dresden’s new town administrator moved to Maine from Georgia and is looking forward to getting involved in local government.
Posted inSports
Activist, champion: Naomi Osaka named AP Female Athlete of Year
Osaka, 23, won the U.S. Open tennis title, and stood out for speaking out about racial injustice and police brutality.