No longer the opening act, the Masters is now essentially the final chapter
2020
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Benton Falls Congregational Church holds bell ringing ceremony for Veterans Day
The ceremony is meant to commemorate the end of World War I by ringing a church bell 11 times at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year.
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Posted inSidelines, Sports
Sidelines: Pandemic has slowed — but not halted — the professional wrestling dream
Staff writer Dave Dyer, also known as “The Belfast Bulldog” staying in wresting shape, eager for more opportunities.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
EU edges closer to eliminating tariffs on Maine lobster
A key European Parliament committee voted overwhelmingly to advance a trade deal to eliminate import duties to Europe on American lobster.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Biden’s plea for cooperation lands at a polarized Congress
President-elect Joe Biden feels at home on Capitol Hill, but the place sure has changed since he left.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Public hearing set on Augusta’s Melville Fuller statue
During a year when statues and monuments tied to the United States’ racist past are being taken down or removed, the state’s judicial branch is asking Kennebec County officials to consider moving statue of Maine judge involved in “separate but equal’ ruling.”
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Sukeforth Family Festival of Trees in Waterville canceled for this year
The festival will not be held this holiday season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots notebook: Gilmore, Harry take step toward rejoining lineup
Stephon Gilmore and N’Keal Harry were on the practice field Wednesday as New England begins preparing for a Sunday night game against the Ravens.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Maine Catholic churches voice frustration while limiting in-person attendance
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will follow new state coronavirus guidance limiting attendance to 50 people, but says its 141 churches have operated safely throughout the pandemic.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Biden honors veterans, continues low-key preparations to lead
President-elect Joe Biden continues to shrug off President Trump’s refusal to accept the election outcome, even as officials in both parties warn that the Republican president’s actions could be dangerous.