In Maine, a band playing at a farmers market broke into the ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’
2020
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Biden looks to restore, expand Obama administration policies
Here’s what we know about what his presidency will look like.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Joe Biden: Stumbles, tragedies and, now, delayed triumph
He sold himself as the experienced, empathetic elder statesman particularly suited to defeat a ‘dangerous’ and ‘divisive’ president.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta Public Schools announce another possible COVID-19 case; Hussey Elementary to go remote for one more week
The student with the probable positive is quarantining and families have been notified of close contact.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Transition challenges await Joe Biden
He has to build a government while contending with a Senate that could stay in GOP hands.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
‘It’s like doing two jobs’: Somerset County teachers struggle to meet demands of hybrid learning
As Regional School Unit 74 prepares for discussions on the third phase of its reopening plan, a teacher expresses concerns she and colleagues share, including fatigue and burnout.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Mitchell, of Augusta Public Affairs Firm, honored by Maine Dental Association
COVID-19 re-opening task force receives Maine Dental Association President’s Award.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. set for Rock Hall induction
Joining them are Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode and the Doobie Brothers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow quarantines after coronavirus exposure
She plans to remain at home until it’s ‘safe for me to be back at work without putting anyone at risk.’
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
After waiting game, media moves swiftly to call Biden winner
The outlets’ decision desks serve as the unofficial finish line for the presidential race.