The annual pre-Lenten celebration is muted this year because of the pandemic.
2021
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Water rights activists worry about sale of Poland Spring
Activists are decrying the potential sale of Poland Spring and saying the buyer identified in news reports represents a “new threat” to Maine’s water resources
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Posted inNation & World
Tight supply creates reluctance over federal vaccine sites
Governors say their biggest need isn’t a new distribution system; it’s just getting more doses.
Posted inNation & World
Lauded early in pandemic, Cuomo now panned on nursing homes
The New York governor faces intensifying accusations that he covered up the true death toll.
Posted inNation & World
Italy’s new premier focused on pandemic recovery aid
Mario Draghi, 73, is an economist who previously led the nation’s central bank.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
In Nevada desert, technology firm aims to be government
The prospect is met with intrigue and skepticism from lawmakers.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Imprisoned ex-FBI agent who worked with Bulger seeks release
John ‘Zip’ Connolly, 80, was convicted in 2008 of second-degree murder.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Cover that red nose! Circus festival adapts to virus rules
This year in Marseille, it had up to 2,000 visitors, all professionals.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Maine Pond Hockey Classic scales back competition, ups the fun in Sidney
Despite the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers of the annual mid-winter event drew teams to central Maine who turned out for the love of the sport.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sidelines, Sports, UMaine Sports
Sidelines: University of Maine basketball takes a hit, on and off the court
The UMaine women lose on the court, while the UMaine men lose their season, writes Travis Lazarczyk.