Retired journalist and genealogist Bob Greene is scheduled to give an online talk about “Black History of Maine” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, hosted by Camden Public Library. The free online program is part of the library’s month-long “Discover History” series. It is frequently said that Maine is the whitest state in America, according […]
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Center to offer college planning sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning, for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning, virtual: • Wednesday, Oct. 13, at noon; • Friday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m.; • Monday, Oct. 18, at 9 a.m.; […]
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UMaine Extension to host webinar on growing garlic
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer a webinar for home gardeners about growing garlic from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7. “Growing Great Garlic in Maine” topics will include variety choice, when to plant, scape removal, disease management and when to harvest and store garlic. Dave Fuller, UMaine Extension […]
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Devastation from Hurricane Ida lingers in Louisiana 1 month later
A month after the storm, small communities along Louisiana’s southeastern coast are still without power or running water.
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Reopening of ‘Aladdin’ on Broadway halted by COVID-19 cases
It was Broadway’s first COVID-19 cancellation since shows resumed with Bruce Springsteen’s concert in July.
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MLB roundup: Blue Jays end Yanks’ seven-game winning streak with 6-5 victory
Bo Bichette hits two homers, the second breaking an eighth-inning tie for Toronto.
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Martinez helps Red Sox end slide with 6-0 win over Orioles
J.D. Martinez homers and drives in three runs for Boston, which moves a game behind the Yankees for the top AL wild-card spot.
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House panel subpoenas organizers of Jan. 6 Trump rally
The panel is attempting to dissect the origins of the violent insurrection by the former president’s supporters and find ways to prevent it from ever happening again.
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Area roundup: Winthrop overpowers Lisbon in field hockey
Maddie Perkins scores two goals and collects two assists in the Ramblers’ victory. Plus more field hockey, soccer and volleyball recaps from Wednesday.
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Some fear boosters will hurt drive to reach the unvaccinated
The number of first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations is falling in the U.S. despite the spread of vaccine requirements across the country.