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.
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Posted inMaine, Times Record
Topsham temporarily lifts sign ban to help businesses
Topsham selectmen agreed to allow businesses to put out signs and banners to advertise they are open, until July 15.
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Posted inMaine
Maine CDC reports 42 new cases of coronavirus, 1 more death
The rise in cases comes as hospitalizations around Maine trend upward after weeks of flattening.
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Japan set to remove state of emergency from Tokyo, 4 other prefectures
TOKYO —Experts on a special government panel have approved a plan to remove a coronavirus state of emergency from Tokyo and four other remaining prefectures, paving the way for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to declare entirely ending the measure to allow businesses to gradually resume. Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura told reporters that experts on a […]
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining
Homefront: A chicken recipe for weathering tough times
Military wives are used to being tested and they know how to stretch a buck.
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Dine In Maine: What does a prestigious award nomination mean when your doors are closed?
It’s complicated.
Posted inFood & Dining
Beer to go may be here to stay
Maine breweries are offering curbside pickup and delivery during the pandemic, and for the foreseeable future, as customers appreciate the convenience.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine tourism industry need disaster relief
Summer is here, but millions of tourists won’t be able to visit because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Will coronavirus make the office obsolete?
Many working remotely in Maine are enjoying their time at home, and some employers say staff are more engaged and productive. But it’s much too early to predict the long-term impact on traditional office spaces.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Will Maine’s iconic sporting camps survive the pandemic?
The wilderness lodges – many more than a century old – are located in remote settings and visited predominantly by out-of-state guests.