PORTLAND — To assist voters as Election Day, Nov. 3, approaches, the Diocese of Portland has launched a special Faithful Citizenship resource section to assist visitors in the exercise of their rights and duties. The page, www.portlanddiocese.org/faithful-citizenship, includes a variety of information, including “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” in English and Spanish. Prepared by the […]
2020
York police look for suspects in robbery attempt
Police say a man was injured Monday evening during an attempted robbery on Kingsbury Lane.
Deadline approaching for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is Friday, Sept. 11. The program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19. “FSA offers several options for farmers and ranchers […]
On this date in Maine history: Sept. 1
Sept. 1, 1814: A British force occupies Castine during the War of 1812. The town becomes part of the short-lived second incarnation of the British crown colony of New Ireland. When the British leave the following April, they take with them 10,750 pounds collected as tariff duties during their occupation. That money is used to […]
Sports on TV: Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Tuesday (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL 3:30 a.m. FS1 — AFL: Adelaide at Hawthorn 6 a.m. FS2 — AFL: Essendon at West Coast CYCLING 7:30 a.m. NBCSN — The Tour de France: Stage 4, Sisteron to Ocrières-Merlette, 99 miles HORSE RACING 11 a.m. FS2 — NYRA: Saratoga Live, […]
Obituary: Ralph D. Daniels
LEWISTON – Ralph D. Daniels, 83, of Lewiston earned his wings and was reunited with the love of his life, Lena, …
Obituary: Theresa V. Goupil
FARMINGTON – Theresa V. Goupil, 90, a former resident of Jay, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, at Woodlands of Farmington …
Obituary: Robert A. Shelton Jr.
LEWISTON – Robert A. Shelton Jr., 62, a resident of Auburn passed away, Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Central Maine Medical …
Obituary: Constance B. Volterman
FARMINGTON – Constance B. Volterman, 79, a resident of Jay, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, at Sandy River Center in …