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Veterans honored on Memorial Day with virtual ceremonies in central Maine

by Sam Shepherd May 25, 2020May 26, 2020

Many central Maine communities recorded programs honoring veterans Monday as most in-person events were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine, Morning Sentinel

Central Maine communities find ways to remember those who died serving country

by Amy Calder May 25, 2020May 26, 2020

The Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Post 39 and Auxiliary held remembrance ceremonies Monday at six sites in Starks, Anson and Madison.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

High schools in Winslow, Newport, Pittsfield and China get creative with graduations

by Molly Shelly May 25, 2020June 12, 2020

Schools are tailoring graduation ceremonies to stay within safety guidelines regarding group gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, but are also including in-person opportunities.

Maine, Morning Sentinel

Brother from Waterville follows in military footsteps of older sibling

by Staff Sgt. Michael Giles Texas Military Department May 25, 2020May 25, 2020

Wade Slack was killed in Afghanistan in 2010, but for his younger brother Andrew Slack, it was a ‘stern reality check,’ one that prompted him to join military service.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

Fifty years later, Colby College’s Class of 1970 recounts disruption to semester’s end

by Travis Lazarczyk May 24, 2020May 25, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic has forced changes to Colby’s final weeks of classes and traditional commencement ceremonies, members of the class of 1970 recall how protests and tension that year also disrupted the end of the semester even as their own 50th reunion is now canceled.

Business, Kennebec Journal, Maine

Downtown Gardiner businesses proceed with caution

by Jessica Lowell May 22, 2020May 22, 2020

Downtown Gardiner retailers are opening their doors to customers again with public health protections in place, hoping to draw their customers back.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, Morning Sentinel

MIFF to screen features at Skowhegan Drive-In this summer

by Molly Shelly May 22, 2020May 22, 2020

‘This has really challenged arts organizations to think outside the box and be creative,’ said Mike Perreault, executive director for the Maine International Film Festival.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Vellani cites medical reasons for leaving Farmingdale post

by Rob Montana May 22, 2020May 22, 2020

The selectman, whose resignation is effective Tuesday, asked for Farmingdale residents understanding and offered his “apologies and also appreciation to all that have supported and voted for me.”