I’m a sucker for old stuff. Dishes, cookbooks, toys, teapots, bric-a-brac – you call it junk and relegate it to the recycle bin or dump. But it’s treasure to me, and I refuse to part with it, despite my noble efforts to downsize and rid myself of all things old. My husband and I took […]
2020
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Douglas Rooks: Beyond the kooks and cranks, a certain reassurance
The political system isn’t as nuts as it appears, and the real hard work begins after we vote Nov. 3.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
On this date in Maine history: Oct. 9
Oct. 9, 1866: A fire that began about 3 a.m. burns until noon in Wiscasset, destroying more than 50 buildings, including the customs house, a hotel, a marble works and hay warehouses, as well as two yachts at the wharf. A strong northeast wind makes it impossible to stop the fire, and it races to […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Upland Game Bird Hunt set for Oct. 20, 21
Pine Grove Programs at 823 Ridge Road in Pleasant Ridge will offer its annual Upland Game Bird Hunt from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 20 and 21. The cost is free for veterans and emergency first responders. Bring gun, ammunition, boots for woods walking, orange vest and hat. To register, email […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Golf tournament benefits Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter and Services
The Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter and Services hosted its 23rd annual golf tournament on Sept. 17 at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro, according to a news release from the Waterville shelter. A total of 72 golfers took to the 18-hole course. Several of the shelter’s volunteers assisted in checking in players, selling raffle tickets and managing […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Maine churches to increase in-person capacity at daily, Sunday Masses
PORTLAND — Effective Tuesday, Oct. 13, Catholic churches in Maine will allow up to 50% capacity or 100 people total (whichever is less) at indoor daily and Sunday Masses, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Since June 1, the Portland Diocese has allowed Maine churches to […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Robert J. Smith
NORTON, Mass. – Robert J. Smith, 38, died at his home in Massachusetts on Sept. 29, 2020. Robert was raised in …