The seven-day average for new daily cases is now at a whopping 529.3, but Maine is among the fastest states to distribute the vaccine.
2021
Posted inDear Abby
Woman is hurt to be kept at arm’s length by sister
DEAR ABBY: I have spent years trying to have a close relationship with my older sister, but it is clearly not a priority for her. We are very different people, but I was hoping our shared history and family bond would be enough for her to prioritize me and my son. We come from a […]
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Posted inSports
Sports on TV: Saturday, January 2, 2021
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, January 2 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 12 p.m. CBS — Missouri at Arkansas ESPN2 — Texas at Kansas ESPNU — Memphis at Temple FOX — Creighton at Providence FS1 — DePaul at St. John’s 1 p.m. SECN — Florida A&M at South Carolina 12:30 p.m. NBCSN […]
Posted inHoroscope
CAPRICORN: Handle financial matters reasonably, and consider joint ventures that bring equal benefits to all involved
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate Bosworth, 38; Dax Shepard, 46; Taye Diggs, 50; Cuba Gooding Jr., 53. Happy Birthday: Consider what you have already achieved and what you want to pursue. Change may entice you, but review your motives before you plunge into something risky or costly. Frustration will take over if you make […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
State has cited 65 businesses for violating COVID-19 rules. See where they are
Two of the establishments subsequently were awarded state bailout money for which they should have been ineligible.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine alcohol sales went flat after boom early in the pandemic
A boost in direct-to-consumer sales tapered off toward the end of the year, and for the first time in more than a decade, production of Maine craft beer dropped.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Maine arts groups weigh whether digital content is worth the cost
Virtual performances and exhibits aren’t money-makers, but there’s value in reaching new audiences and engaging loyal ones.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 2
100 Years Ago: 1921 If no other notable event had transpired in 1920, the year would still be memorable for the terrific blizzards. On Feb. 19 eight inches of snow fell with the wind blowing at 44 miles an hour. Trolley tracks and railroads were tied up so generally. From that time one storm after […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Paul Baribault: Thoughts on ‘new Republican Party’
I noticed a bumper sticker some time ago that read: “Ex Republican – Ask Me Why.” But I felt I knew. And that person has been joined by many others these past three years, including conservative thinkers like George Will. That isn’t fake news. Yet what also isn’t fake news is the midnight assistance crisis […]
Posted inConnections
Farmers receive Maine Farm Emergency Grants
UNITY — Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) have announced that 38 Maine farms have been awarded grants through the Maine Farm Emergency Grants program. This is the second round of funding on which the two organizations have collaborated to fundraise and administer in response to the needs […]