Eleven months after the global coronavirus pandemic was declared, three restaurant owners talk about pushing past profound challenges to start or sustain their new businesses.
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Self-care, regular check-ins needed to help students maintain mental health
Hall-Dale Middle School teacher Dani Quirion has seen positive changes in her students since incorporating mindfulness exercises with her sixth-graders.
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2021 Maine Mother of the Year honoree named
Scarborough’s Lynn Gierie to represent all Maine mothers at the national convention.
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Summer internships in Maine government available
Applications must be submitted by Sunday, Feb. 28.
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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.
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Love in the Time of Coronavirus: Hallowell couple wed in virtual ceremony
More than 200 guests attended the union of Karen Tucker and Tom Knox via Zoom video conference, exactly 10 years to the day that they met.
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Pittston, Alna eighth-graders recognized for their writings
WISCASSET — Maeve Tholen and Ella Seymour, two eighth-grade students attending Chewonki Elementary and Middle School, have been selected to receive honors from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, one of the nation’s most prestigious and long-running art and writing contests. Ella, a resident of Pittston, received an Honorable Mention at the regional level […]
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Mount Merici Academy partners with Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter
WATERVILLE — Throughout Maine Catholic Schools Week, students at Mount Merici Academy collected items to be donated to the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter. As part of the initiative, students in each grade were given a different item to donate, including tissues, toilet paper, razors, shaving cream, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, soap, and socks. The items are […]
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Small mammal research focus of Zoom event Feb. 18
Bath land trust to host talk by associate scientist for UMaine’s Center for Research on Sustainable Forests.
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Bishop recognizes 2021 Maine Catholic School Teacher of the Year
St. Michael School’s English teacher, vice principal and advisor Jennifer Hoffman honored.