100 Years Ago: 1921 The Latin play “Dido,” will be given tonight at eight o’clock in Assembly Hall by Miss Whittums senior and sophomore Latin classes at Jordan High. An exhibition of practical Latin will also be given in the Library. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Mr. and Mrs. Normand St. Hillaire are chairmen of the […]
2021
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Foundation offers preservation, energy efficiency grants
The Maine Community Foundation seeks grant proposals to its Belvedere Historic Preservation and Energy Efficiency Grant Program. The program invests in the preservation, restoration and retrofitting of historic buildings in Maine. Grant awards of up to $20,000 are available for the preservation and reuse of historic buildings that serve as civic, cultural, or economic hubs […]
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Building Better Caregivers to hold workshop via Zoom
AUGUSTA — Healthy Living for ME is offering a free workshop for caregivers who are assisting loved ones through memory loss or dementia. Building Better Caregivers will be offered from Tuesday, May 4, through June 8. The six-session Building Better Caregivers Program helps family caregivers better understand the changes their loved ones are experiencing. Topics […]
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Bishop announces priest assignments, retirements
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the following priest assignments and retirements. All assignments are effective Friday, July 30. Assignments Fr. Anthony K. Chinnaiyan, HGN, (“Fr. Tony”) has been appointed administrator of Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish (St. Mary of Lourdes Church, Lincoln; St. Leo the Great Church, Howland; and St. Anne Church, […]
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Hallowell begins Maine bicentennial celebration
Hallowell was preparing to “party hearty” in celebration of the state’s Bicentennial last spring when all activities were abruptly canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. With everything in place, the city’s Historic Hallowell Committee decided to instead feature the planned presentations in a video program instead. “Hallowell salutes Maine’s Bicentennial” is a 35-minute presentation in […]
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Historian to give genealogy research talk May 4
The Camden Public Library will host historian Mark Bradford Richardson at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, for an online presentation, “Genealogy and Historical Storytelling: Overcoming Pitfalls and Getting it Right.” Richardson’s program will use several real-life studies to illustrate genealogy research entanglements he’s encountered and suggest strategies to overcome them. “Searching for information about our […]
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‘Taste of Waterville’ event planned with modified format, location
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s 29th annual Taste of Waterville is planned for 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, at the Head of Falls off Front Street. Construction on Main Street has dictated a change in venue to Head of Falls. This year’s format will feature cultural foods and demonstrations focused on […]
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Foundation’s grants will benefit low-income, vulnerable Mainers
The John T. Gorman Foundation will distribute $1 million to 71 agencies across the state that serve low-income families and individuals.
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Bill to remove veil of secrecy from Maine police surveillance tools advances
The measure sponsored by Rep. Charlotte Warren would repeal the law that effectively prohibits state police from answering any questions about troopers’ use of surveillance tools such as facial recognition technology.
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Commentary: So long to our friend, Randy Whitehouse
Longtime Sun Journal sports writer, who died Sunday, gained loyal admirers with his quality work, ‘legendary’ humor and kindness.