Today is the calm before the storm with another nor’easter set to bring heavy snow to the region Tuesday into Wednesday.
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Lack of enforcement leads to fewer Portland landlords registering rental units
The registration program was created after a 2014 fire killed six people, but compliance has been spotty.
Maine high school students to join national walkout for gun control
Inspired by the activism of survivors of the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, many of Maine’s organizers are top students who’ve been involved in other social issues.
Sharp turn of phrase ahead? Maine DOT launches sign contest
Mainers have until March 18 to enter the My Maine Sign! contest and pitch their playful message to display on digital roadside message boards.
Maine Voices: St. Patrick’s Day is perfect time to toast Irish and American rebels
We should celebrate by honoring both our rebel Irish and revolutionary Yankee patriots.
Briefs
SANFORD York County foundation earns $45,000 in grants The York County Community Action Corporation has been awarded three grants from United Way of York County totaling $45,000. • A two-year grant will support the corporation’s York County Transport program, which provides critical transportation to medical appointments for low-income York County residents. York County Transport expects […]
Community meals
MONDAY Free community breakfast, including eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast and pastries, as well as coffee, tea, juice and milk. Open to all. 6:30 to 9 a.m. Chestnut Street Baptist Church, 29 Chestnut St., Camden. 542-0360. WEDNESDAY Free meal, Trinity Lutheran Church. 5 to 6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. 854-5653. THURSDAY Free […]
Births
Mid Coast Hospital Ellery Lynn Ruest, born Feb. 21 to Nicole Leanne Hayward and Sterling Tate Ruest of Freeport. Grandparents are Bradley and Teresa Hayward of Freeport and Nancy and Lesley Ruest of Pownal. Jack Hale Wyman, born Feb. 25 to Brandon Scott and Sarah Elizabeth Hale Wyman of Harpswell. Grandparents are Lisa and James […]