The nonprofit cultural organization will use a $50,000 donation to help immigrant parents learn the language and teach it to their children.
December 2016
Posted inBusiness
Despite opposition, project expands New England natural-gas pipeline capacity
The $972 million Algonquin Incremental Market project upgrades compressor stations and increases the size of pipes carrying gas from the Appalachian shale deposits into the region.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine regulators considering merits of natural-gas storage
They are trying to decide whether a plan would increase supply by meaningful amounts, whether ratepayers would really save money and whether local opposition would form.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Ice fishing season gets strong start, thanks to cold December
Fisheries biologists say there are already great opportunities to catch trout and other fish in southern and central Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
Veterinarians advise pet owners to hide those pot brownies
Dogs are especially opportunistic, and will devour any marijuana-laced treats they find.
Posted inCommunity
Events
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Last Blast on Saturday OOB365 will present the Last Blast 2016 New Year’s Eve bonfire and fireworks display celebration at 5 p.m. Saturday on the beach at the Palace Playland area. The event will feature hot cocoa, marshmallow toasting pits, kettle corn, cotton candy, french fries and music by DJ Joeyoke. Attendees […]
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Briefs
SOUTH BERWICK Stanford honors teacher at Berwick Academy Berwick Academy faculty member Jen Onken was recently recognized by Stanford University for her exceptional teaching. Onken was nominated for the honor by former Berwick student Claire Breger-Belsky as part of Stanford University’s Teacher Tribute Initiative. The initiative asks incoming students to identify a former teacher or […]
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Births
Southern Maine Health Care Brantley Albert Clarence White, born Dec. 10 to Marisa White of Old Orchard Beach. Grandparents are Steve and Tammy Polley of Old Orchard Beach. Kaelani Scott Bean, born Dec. 13 to Kirk Bean Jr. and Stephanie Munro (Couturier) of Waterboro. Grandparents are Rebecca Couturier of Waterboro and Kirk and Wendy Bean […]
Posted inMaine, News
Portland to assess its fire stations for possible consolidation
The city will open proposals from firms that could do a six-month study of conditions and service needs.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Students can run themselves ragged with homework, tests, applications
A high-stress school environment can feel like much too much for teens – especially seniors.