Eight presidents of western Maine education associations send letter to Sun Journal.
2020
Posted inMaine, News
Pandemic restrictions can’t stop generosity of Thanksgiving meals
Community meals on the holiday looked a little different this year in Maine, but the mission of feeding people who need help has remained the same.
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Posted inFranklin, News
Franklin County sheriff asks motorists to use caution in New Sharon bridge construction area
Four accidents in about 10 days prompt a warning.
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Millions of Americans travel against advice of experts
Thanksgiving was more fraught this year as travelers tried to social distance while navigating crowds.
Posted inFranklin
Christmas pastor: ‘They don’t teach you about pandemics in seminary’
Growing up poor meant there were not many extras for Forrest Genthner’s family. “I grew up in poverty,” he said. “But, the one thing we could afford was to have a Christmas tree with lights on.” Around the holidays, Genthner’s family would coordinate trips to coincide with dusk so they could see Christmas light displays […]
Posted inMaine
Maine State Library to open at new Augusta location next year
The public section of the library is expected to open in early 2021 at 242 State St., while some offices and materials will be stored at a Winthrop warehouse.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Deshaun Watson’s 4 TDs lift Texans to 41-25 win over Lions
Deshaun Watson had a pair of go-ahead touchdown passes in the first half and threw for two more scores in the fourth quarter to help the Houston Texans pull away and beat the Detroit Lions 41-25
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Ciana Godin joins Maine Cheese Guild board
PORTLAND — The Maine Cheese Guild recently nominated four new board members, including chef Ciana Godin of Alice & Lulu’s in Carrabassett Valley. The Maine Cheese Guild is the oldest of the American Cheesemaker Guilds, founded as an education-focused nonproft in 2003 to support and encourage the Maine cheese-making community. The Guild uses its collective […]
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Canceled fundraisers leave surplus of poinsettias as Fairfield, Manchester florists seek new markets
Sunset Flowerland and Greenhouses along with Longfellow’s Greenhouse are looking for ways to sell their stock of poinsettias after fundraisers and church events were canceled because of the pandemic.