By The Associated Press on Sep 12, 2020 01:05 pm The historic homestead of the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet will be preserved with the use of a $500,000 federal grant.
By BDN Community on Sep 12, 2020 11:36 am WINTERPORT — The Ellingwood Corner UMC, 796 Lebanon Road, will hold a curbside church supper and bake sale from 4:30-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. The pre-order deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 16. The $15 lasagna dinner includes lasagna, garlic bread, garden salad and dessert. The gluten free lasagna dinner — limited quantity — features the […]
By BDN Community on Sep 12, 2020 11:27 am BIDDEFORD — Susan Conroy, a native of South Portland who developed a friendship with Saint Teresa of Calcutta that lasted for years, will share her personal experiences helping the poorest of the poor in Calcutta, India, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford. The one-day retreat, entitled “Saint Teresa’s Lessons […]
By BDN Community on Sep 12, 2020 11:21 am FARMINGTON — In early July, to the surprise of few, the 180th edition of the Farmington Fair was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To the delight of many, however, one of its traditions will continue this year thanks to dedicated parishioners at St. Joseph Parish in Farmington. The popular Farmington Fair Turkey Supper will […]
By BDN Community on Sep 12, 2020 11:17 am PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate the annual Blue Mass honoring law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and all in public safety on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. Due to the coronavirus, in-person attendance is being limited to 50 and will be coordinated […]
By Lauren Abbate on Sep 12, 2020 11:17 am Cellardoor, a prominent Maine winery, is closing its tasting room and event space in Portland this month due to gathering restrictions caused by the pandemic.
By BDN Community on Sep 12, 2020 10:49 am CAMDEN — Maine Director of Economic Development Martha Bentley will address the Camden Rotary Club on Tuesday, Sept. 15 about the state’s 10-year economic development strategy document “A Focus on Talent and Innovation.” Bentley’s talk is the first in a monthly series the club is hosting to foster learning about and finding creative solutions for […]
By Lauren Abbate on Sep 12, 2020 10:43 am The accident occurred shortly after noon on Convene Road, where Lusk was driving north on his 2002 Suzuki motorcycle.
By Tribune Content Agency on Sep 12, 2020 10:14 am CDC employees pushed back against changes but have increasingly agreed to allow political appointees to review the virus reports.
By The Associated Press on Sep 12, 2020 09:59 am The Trump administration has expelled more than 159,000 people since the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emergency order took effect in March.
By Lynne Fort on Sep 12, 2020 09:27 am Another Mainer has died and 42 more coronavirus cases have been reported in Maine, health officials said Saturday.
By The BDN Editorial Board on Sep 12, 2020 08:00 am "No matter how people decide to vote this election, they should make sure to do it just once," the BDN Editorial Board writes.
By Lori Valigra on Sep 12, 2020 07:56 am Two iconic family-owned Maine retailers, 108-year-old L.L. Bean and 71-year-old Renys, have seen tough times in the past, including several recessions and other pandemics.
By Natalie Williams on Sep 12, 2020 07:47 am Incumbent Republican Susan Collins, Democrat Sara Gideon, and independents Lisa Savage and Max Linn took the stage to discuss issues from health care to police brutality.
