To celebrate the successful launch of distance learning at Maine Catholic schools and in the spirit of fun and community, Maine Catholic School Spirit Week will be held from Monday through Friday, April 13-17. Each day will have a different theme, with students participating virtually from home through Google Classroom, Zoom, Facebook Live, YouTube, and […]
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Window washer charged with stealing N95 protective masks in Bangor
Jonathan McCue, hired to wash windows at Bangor City Hall, allegedly stole 80 N95 masks meant for first responders.
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Maine Democrats cancel May convention
The convention was to be held May 29-30 in Bangor but delegates will now vote remotely because of the coronavirus risk.
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Food assistance available at many Maine parishes
Local parishes are in Skowhegan, Farmington, Augusta, Jay during COVID-19 outbreak.
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Extension to offer free online workshop on how to grow hemp April 2
BANGOR — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free online workshop about growing hemp in the home garden at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, according to a news release from the extension. John Jemison, Extension professor of soil and water quality, will discuss best practices for growing hemp, as well as how to […]
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Ending Hunger on Campus in Maine Campaign raises $22,867 for student-led food pantries
ORONO — A total of $22,867.76 was raised and distributed between eight campus food pantries around the state because of the successful third year of the annual Ending Hunger on Campus in Maine Campaign. The campaign spotlights the important role of student-led food pantries in combating food insecurity, and raising critically-needed donations for self-funded, student-run […]
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Jewish Film Festival postponed due to coronavirus concerns
‘Of course we’re disappointed, but we felt that we did what we had to do,’ said Barbara Merson, executive director of the Maine Jewish Film Festival.
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2020 Maine Jewish Film Festival postponed
The 2020 Maine Jewish Film Festival has been postponed until fall. The festival was scheduled for March 28 through April 5 with screenings in Portland, Brunswick, Lewiston, Rockland, Waterville and Bangor, according to a news release from Barbara Merson. The festival’s initial ticket sales were strong, leading to anticipate crowds in close quarters at many […]
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Eastern Maine Community College postpones events
SkillsUSA Maine postpones 2020 state competition set for March 19 and 20, with hopes to move it to a virtual conference.
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Maine issues first round of conditional marijuana licenses
Among them are four manufacturing facilities, 11 growing operations and 16 retail outlets in 10 communities, with five of the stores in Portland.