The former New York City mayor asserted without evidence that there was a wide-ranging scheme to steal the election from President Trump in big cities in Pennsylvania and 10 other places.
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‘The Traveling Sisters: Moving Forward’ virtual event set for Nov. 18
Kennebec Historical Society to host Facebook Live presentation by Shelley Lance-Fulk and Jacklyn Amtower.
UMaine Extension offers Thanksgiving recipes, food safety tips
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has several resources to help prepare a safe and healthy Thanksgiving meal. Before buying that turkey, UMaine Extension associate professor and registered dietitian Kate Yerxa suggests “planning for one to 1½ pounds of turkey per person. This will provide enough for the meal and leftovers for turkey sandwiches or a […]
Twitter says it flagged 300,000 tweets for election disinformation
The election turned out to be the most secure in U.S. history, federal and state officials from both parties say — repudiating Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of fraud.
Maine resists additional restrictions even as state hits second-highest daily case total
Many states have begun implementing more strict measures to combat the spread. Maine has held off so far, but officials say all options are on the table.
Free cloth masks available to chamber members
Free cloth masks are available to all chamber members between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce office located at 50 Elm St. in Waterville.
Gardiner area annual Thanksgiving event canceled
The annual Gardiner area Thanksgiving dinner, sponsored by the Valley of Augusta Scottish Rite Masons, is canceled for this year due to the ongoing pandemic. Anyone needing assistance is encouraged to call 211 for information.
On this date in Maine history: Nov. 17
Nov. 17, 2018: Thornton Academy’s football team completes its first unbeaten season since 1986 with a lopsided 49-14 win against Portland High School in Maine’s Class A state championship game. The 11-0 string of Trojans’ victories is all the more impressive because opposing teams never even held a temporary lead over Thornton in any game […]