The band ISH takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Covering rock songs from 80s, 90s and 00s, band members are Ben Dube (vocals), Stephanie Ouellette (vocals), Kris Beaudoin (lead guitar), Jared Martin (bass guitar), Chris Chessey (rhythm guitar), and Josh Chessey (drums). No Guts […]
2021
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Supreme Court signals support of public tuition for religious schools in Maine case
The plaintiffs say a state program of tuition reimbursement – for students whose towns have no high school – unfairly discriminates against people based on their religious beliefs.
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Posted inLocal & State
Two Pittsfield town councilors offer parting remarks as they prepare to leave seats
Deputy Mayor Tim Nichols did not run for reelection in November, and Councilor Amanda Collamore announced her resignation earlier this fall.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump ex-aide Mark Meadows sues as Jan. 6 panel proceeds with contempt case
The former White House chief of staff is seen by Democratic lawmakers as a pivotal player in their investigation.
Posted inNation & World
Arrest in Jamal Khashoggi’s murder was case of mistaken identity, France says
French media reported that the mix-up was related to the fact that the detained man had an identical name to one man sought in the killing and dismemberment of the Saudi journalist.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
NAMI Maine support groups help with winter and holiday blues
HALLOWELL – Recognizing that many people struggle with depression during the holidays and winter months, NAMI Maine offers several online and in-person support groups for people with mental health challenges and their family members. NAMI Maine support groups are peer led and provide an opportunity to share experiences and gain support from other group members. […]
Posted inNation & World, New England, Uncategorized
UNH student accidentally drowned, autopsy shows
The Massachusetts man was last seen walking away from a fraternity party at which he had gotten into a fight.
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Kennebec Journal
Dana Wilde: No, lemmings don’t commit mass suicide
The cultural cliché that lemmings display oblivious mass self-destructive behavior is rooted in a lie of the rodent species, Dana Wilde writes.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Cumberland County Jail reports 15 active cases of COVID-19
The numbers are improving at the jail, which began dealing with a new wave of infections early last month.
Posted inLocal & State
Gov. Mills activates National Guard as hospitals struggle with surge of COVID-19 patients
The Mills administration will send Guard personnel to support operations at hospitals statewide.