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Commentary: McCarrick report must be the Catholic Church’s #MeToo moment

by Michael McGough Los Angeles Times November 14, 2020November 16, 2020

The explosive inquiry leaves the strong impression that allegations of exploiting young adults weren’t treated as seriously as the abuse of minors.

Bicentennial

On this date in Maine history: Nov. 14

by Joseph Owen November 14, 2020November 13, 2020

Nov. 14, 1899: Walter Wyman, who studied engineering, and Harvey Eaton, a lawyer, begin operating the Oakland Electric Light Co., which they had bought for $4,500 seven days earlier. The company eventually buys up other electric companies and becomes the Central Maine Power Co., Maine’s largest electric utility. Construction of dams began in Oakland in […]

Community, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel

UMaine Extension releases new water conservation and safety tips

November 14, 2020November 10, 2020

Every Maine county experienced some level of drought in 2020, with September reported as the driest on record, according to the National Weather Service. Because the autumn rains Maine received may not benefit thirsty gardens and wells until later in the year, water conservation makes good economic and ecological sense year-round. Conserving Water at Home […]

Community, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel

UMaine Extension to offer tips on preparing local holiday foods Nov. 17

November 14, 2020November 18, 2020

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer ideas for using local foods in a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, via Zoom. Topics will include cost-effective ways to shop for local foods, food safety tips for handling turkey and leftovers, and how to use Maine foods in traditional holiday dinner […]

Community, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel

Maine churches to change attendance capacity temporarily

November 14, 2020November 12, 2020

Diocese calls on Gov. Mills to serve as better ‘partner.’

Community, Morning Sentinel

Scholarships offered to adult learners in Franklin County

November 14, 2020November 11, 2020

Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school for post-secondary education are eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship, according to a news release from Maine Community Foundation. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants […]

Community, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel

Kennebec Behavioral health to host comedy show fundraiser Dec. 5

November 14, 2020November 11, 2020

Kennebec Behavioral Health will host its fourth annual comedy show fundraiser “A Night In” featuring stand-up comedian group the River Comics at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, via Zoom. KBH invites the community to stay home and join in the fun with Leonard, Sam and Kyron of the River Comics who will put on a […]