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Obituary: Donald J. Perkins

August 24, 2021

BELGRADE – Donald J. Perkins, 63, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was born in Bangor on Feb. 18, 1958, …

Community

Motorcycle ride for suicide awareness set for Aug. 29

August 24, 2021August 23, 2021

All proceeds benefit the Maine Veterans Project.

Community, Kennebec Journal

Brunswick artist’s work on display in Damariscotta

August 24, 2021August 23, 2021

DAMARISCOTTA — Brunswick artist Renuka O’Connell’s work is to be on display during a solo show Aug. 26 to Sept. 15 in the River Room at River Arts at 36 Elm St. O’Connell’s work in paint, assembly and embroidery has focused on racially-biased systems in America that have specifically impacted Black Americans as well […]

Community

Grants available to combat social isolation among elderly

August 24, 2021August 23, 2021

The Maine Charity Foundation Fund of the Maine Community Foundation is accepting grant proposals from nonprofit organizations that support community-based transportation programs, which help maintain social connections among older Mainers. Grants of up to $10,000 are available. “Nearly a third of older people in Maine live in communities without access to public transportation,” said Director […]

Nation & World

Proud Boys leader who burned BLM flag gets 5 months in jail

by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press August 23, 2021August 24, 2021

Enrique Tarrio pleaded guilty last month to destruction of property and weapons charges.

Business, Maine, News

Maine College of Art adds to its name to reflect a broader scope

by Edward D. Murphy August 23, 2021August 24, 2021

The college has added ‘& Design’ to its name, to show that its programs go beyond the arts, and that 60% of MECA&D’s students are pursuing design careers.