The popular long-running live show spoofing late-night talk shows will live stream the show Saturday to bring entertainment to the housebound and to make a paying gig for performers staring at canceled shows for months.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Monmouth, Hallowell officers in isolation as call volumes decrease for central Maine police departments
Hallowell and Monmouth police departments each have an officer in isolation, and central Maine departments are seeing fewer calls due to the coronavirus.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Business as usual, virtually, as Gardiner city officials conduct council meeting
As Gardiner elected officials meet to consider approving the last of its proposed marijuana-related ordinance changes, they’ll be using technology to bring together elected officials and the public.
Posted inBicentennial, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Why is Augusta named Augusta, and why was it chosen as Maine’s capital?
The exact origins of Augusta’s name remain somewhat of a mystery.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Restaurants tweak menus, boost deliveries during COVID-19 pandemic
Servers have transitioned to delivery drivers at Augusta’s State Lunch, while other businesses look to trim their menus to offer only the strongest sellers.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Producers hold on as coronavirus cancels Maine Maple Sunday gatherings
“It’s a devastating impact,” said Scott Dunn, president of the Maine Maple Producers Association. “Producers make 50% of their annual sales or more on Maple Sunday Weekend.”
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville city councilor stuck in Cape Verde Islands
Councilor Flavia Oliveira, D-Ward 2, went to the island of Sal on March 3 to visit her family and was planning to stay 10 days, but was prohibited from returning to the U.S. because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Coronavirus stranding Winthrop couple at sea
Scott and Dona Ferguson’s cruise to celebrate retirement goes astray due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Portland Pie in Waterville offering takeout, delivery
Owner Patrick Mulligan said he had to lay off workers, but those who remain are grateful for customers who order takeout and delivery.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council wants to keep coronavirus-response panel’s meetings secret, barred from public
The City Council voted 5-1 to amend the number of councilors on the subcommittee and make it an advisory-only panel, as a way of circumventing Maine’s open meetings law and barring the public.