Beginning in March, my wife and I were ships in the night – when she was working, I was home.
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Mt. Blue graduates hailed for their resilience
Many graduates referred to themselves as the “Class of Corona,” instead of the Class of 2020.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Cony High School’s 3-day graduation a mix of virtual, intimate celebrations
Commencement traditions altered in Augusta due to coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Southern Maine Community College holds virtual graduation
Maine’s oldest community college awards more than 1,000 degrees and certificates at its 73rd commencement ceremony.
Posted inNation & World
Gov. Cuomo threatens to ‘reverse’ reopening in Manhattan, Hamptons amid rampant social-distancing violations
He chides both businesses and local leaders over a city gone stir crazy.
Posted inNation & World
French leader rejects racism, but colonial statues to remain
President Emmanuel Macron also announces that France will reopen nearly everything shut in response to the coronavirus starting Monday.
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Europe reopens many borders but not to Americans, Asians
Many are waiving the 14-day quarantine and border checks.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, New England
Some tribes reopen their casinos despite state opposition
State and local leaders have no say as tribal nations are recognized as sovereign under the Constitution.
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Maine International Film Festival to feature political thriller as centerpiece
Organizers said this year’s festival is being dedicated to all people of color who have died due to racial violence.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair canceled this year due to pandemic
Citing state restrictions on public gatherings and other concerns about public health and safety, organizers decided last week to cancel the 67th annual fair.