Live-streamed Masses from Maine parishes have drawn hundreds of thousands of participants from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the live-streamed daily and Sunday Masses will continue to be offered throughout the state, several parishes are celebrating parking lot Masses with strict safety protocols as an additional offering for those interested, according to a news […]
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OUT Maine offers free weekly workshops for youth, young adults
Workshops are not exclusive to youth who identify as LGBTQ+; youth allies are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Rockland considers closing Main Street to allow merchants to sell outside
The idea would not be to attract crowds but to allow businesses extra space to meet social distancing requirements.
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Rockland DHHS office to be closed Monday after worker tests positive for coronavirus
The regional office of the Department of Health and Human Services will be throughly cleaned and sanitized and then reopen on Tuesday, a spokeswoman says.
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The Apprenticeshop seeks funds for new scholarship for women
During Women’s History Month 2020, the Apprenticeshop in Rockland has announced the establishment of a scholarship for women, and those who identify as women, to participate in its 12-week, nine-month and two-year boatbuilding programs. The women’s scholarship is part of a new long-term initiative at the Apprenticeshop to increase diversity, equity and inclusion across the […]
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North Haven rescinds order to prevent nonresidents from coming to the island
Instead of banning visits to the island, town officials are requesting that visits be restricted to those with ‘essential purposes’ only.
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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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‘Rose’s Room’ to offer support for families of people behind bars in Winslow
Other communities include Auburn, Bridgton, Farmington, Lewiston, Rockland and Westbrook.
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Ex-employee charged with embezzling $25,000 from Rockland church
After the employee was fired, the USAA Bank alerted the church about possible fraudulent activity in its account.