With 68 of those cases among inmates and staff, it’s one of the largest single-facility outbreaks the state has had during the pandemic.
2020
The Latest: CDC tells states to be ready to distribute vaccines on Nov. 1
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The federal government has told states to prepare for a coronavirus vaccine to be ready to distribute by Nov. 1. The timeline raised concern among public health experts about an “October surprise” – a vaccine approval driven by political […]
Awards ceremony and reception planned for photography exhibit
Rangeley Friends of the Arts
Nancy Marshall, The PR Maven, to give virtual talk about her new book
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Nancy Marshall, The PR Maven, will talk about her new book, “Grow Your Audience, Grow Your Brand,” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, via Zoom hosted by the Carrabassett Valley Library. In this book, Marshall covered actionable techniques to grow brands through public relations and marketing based on her nearly four decades […]
Science writer will explore return of white sharks
CAMDEN — Award-winning freelance journalist Ret Talbot will give a timely online presentation about the return of the white shark at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, hosted by the Camden Public Library. The program will be held on the Zoom platform. Email [email protected] to request a link to attend. The return of the white shark […]
Portland Symphony Orchestra announces October digital programming
PORTLAND — The Portland Symphony Orchestra has released details for its first Digital Classical and Digital POPS! concerts as part of the symphony’s updated 2020-21 season. The PSO will send detailed registration and watch instructions to all ticket and Passport holders in September. Single tickets and RSVP links will be available beginning Wednesday, Sept. 9. […]
Midcoast Maine Book Arts to present virtual exhibit and event
CAMDEN — Camden Public Library will host the Midcoast Maine Book Arts Group for an exhibition, “Structure & Narrative,” during September. The show will be an online “virtual exhibit” of book arts featuring invited artists, who have strong connections to the midcoast region. The exhibit will be accompanied by a special online event at 6 […]
International Fly Fishing Film Festival returns to benefit Outdoor Heritage Museum
FARMINGTON — The Outdoor Heritage Museum will host the International Fly Fishing Film Festival at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, on Labor Day Weekend, at the Narrow Gauge Drive-In Cinema. It’s not necessary to be an angler to enjoy the collection of award-winning short films and their breathtaking cinematography. IF4 is all new for 2020 […]
Venue operators and music professionals launch Maine Music Alliance to help save music venues in Portland
PORTLAND — In response to the devastating financial impact the current global health crisis is wreaking across the live music industry, a handful of Portland music venue operators and industry professionals have formed the Maine Music Alliance as a support system to help sustain Portland venues through the crisis. Over the past six months music […]