With this month’s Pride Portland Parade canceled because of social distancing restrictions, Pride organizations from around the state are coming together online to celebrate throughout the summer.
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‘Hubcap guy’ legend on, off race track
Dick Wolstenhulme, owner of the landmark hubcap shop on Route 302 in Windham, died June 14 after a long battle with prostate cancer.
St. Joe’s prepares to ‘live, learn in COVID-19 era’
The Standish college says it will be ready and safe when in-person classes for the fall semester begin Aug. 24.
Saccarappa Falls fish passage takes shape
Despite the pandemic, work to restore the fish passage on the Presumpscot River is progressing, and will wrap up the work toward the end of the year.
Two square off for seat on New Gloucester Selectboard
This would be both Peter Bragdon’s and Paul Larrivee’s first time serving on the Board of Selectmen.
Business owner, former councilor on ballot for Standish seat
Walter Butler and Greg Sirpis are running for the at-large seat on the Standish Town Council.
Two incumbents face three challengers in Naples Selectboard race
Incumbents Jim Grattelo and Kevin Rogers will face Ted Shane, Bob Nyberg and Richard Robinson at the polls July 14.
‘Home Work’ is all about art made during a pandemic
Gallery 302 President Kate Krukowski Gooding said that while some artists flourished during this time, others hit creative blocks.
NG approves $8M budget, jobs slated to be cut reinstated
Three of the four positions targeted for elimination will continue but at reduced hours, including the assistant librarian’s position.
Windham resolution urges legislators to return to Augusta
The resolution, passed just days before the governor’s announcement that restaurants in Cumberland, Androscoggin and York counties could open for indoor dining, declared all businesses in town “essential.”