Colleges, including Unity, Thomas, Colby and University of Maine at Augusta, have all postponed their commencement events but are working to reschedule their ceremonies to later dates.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Brad Pitt portrays Fauci in SNL’s 2nd at-home edition
The depiction followed an interview where Fauci jokingly said he thought the actor should portray him.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell candy shop closing to focus on online, mobile sales
Scrummy Afters owner Hilary Vellani said the business will focus on its online and mobile sales in the future.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Shopping in central Maine has changed in the time of coronavirus
Store officials say they continue to stock shelves and serve customers, even if it’s in different ways under public health restrictions that limit public gatherings.
Posted inMaine
Another 25 coronavirus cases reported as Maine tops 1,000 mark
The Maine CDC’s numbers represent a small increase in recorded cases as the curve of infections levels off statewide.
Posted inFood & Dining
Dine In Maine: Stop and Go
A drive down Forest Avenue to fetch food for isolation eating leads to memory lane.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, News, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: A letter, from the heart, to Maine’s summer visitors
Come when you can, spend what you have left, and don’t even think about touching one of us.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Homefront: Kidney bean and mushroom bourguignon
A library book yields a delicious – and healthful – dinner.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
As the weather warms, land trusts struggle with crowds
Land trusts in southern Maine are determined to keep trails open, but managing crowds during the pandemic has been a struggle.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House has approved the Senate amendment to a bill (H.R. 266) to add $320 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, which President Trump signed into law Friday.