Recognized for academic achievement were Jaden Gray of Clinton and Jessica Hillman of Gardiner.
2020
New guide assists community reuse organizations on reopening during pandemic
A new guide from the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine can help community reuse organizations make decisions about how — and whether — to open during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release from the University of Maine Extension Office in Orono. Brie Berry, a doctorate […]
Western Mountain Photography Show winners recognized
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts have announced the winners in the Western Mountain Photography Show “Reflections”on display at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater at 2493 Main St., in Rangeley. The winners were recognized Sept. 12 at an awards reception, according to a news release from the […]
Obituary: Jeanette Thebarge LaPlante “Meme”
NORRIDGEWOCK – Jeanette Thebarge LaPlante “Meme”, 92, passed away Sept. 19, 2020 at Northern Lights Medical Center in Bangor surrounded by …
Obituary: Deanna J. McCaul
SMITHFIELD – Deanna J. McCaul, 40, passed away Sept. 19, 2020 at her home in Smithfield surrounded by her family. Born …
World leaders criticize ‘critical collapse’ in response to pandemic
Leaders from across the world are criticizing the haphazard global response to a virus that has caused economic havoc and killed nearly 1 million people.
Black Lives Matter Maine protests grand jury decision in killing of Breonna Taylor
The peaceful protest in Portland came after a grand jury in Kentucky did not hand up murder indictments against 3 Louisville police officers involved in the shooting in March.
President tightens Cuba sanctions as he woos Cuban-American vote
Americans won’t be allowed to bring cigars and rum home from Cuba or stay at government-owned lodging there under new measures designed to financially starve the island’s government.
Trump won’t commit to peaceful transfer of power if he loses
He also wouldn’t say 4 years ago if he would honor the election results if his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton, won.
Vermont marijuana sales bill done; governor to ‘take a look’
The state Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a compromise bill.