2018
2018 will be a big year in Maine politics
From selecting a new governor to settling voting rules, here are the top five things to watch for in the new year.
Medical providers push back against Maine rules on pot visits
A policy that clouds the validity of telemedicine for medical marijuana patients prompts a petition drive by a traveling physician from Hollis.
Developer files plans for condos at former site of Portland public works
Jack Soley’s project is the first of several proposals for the Bayside land to reach the permit application stage.
Sprague revives plans for marine business complex on Portland waterfront
The project has been under development since at least 2012.
Bitter cold will continue
The new year will start with highs in the single digits for most and wind chill values below zero.
Briefs
SANFORD SIS Bank collects garments to keep children warm SIS Bank takes part in the Coats for Kids initiative each winter to ensure that Maine children stay warm. For the sixth year in a row, SIS employees and customers collected coats, hats and other outerwear, which were donated to the Salvation Army of Sanford for […]
Births
ST. MARY’S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MacKenzie Beth Guay, born Dec. 13 to Jon and Bethann Guay of Poland. Grandparents are Lucy and Jon Guay of Lewiston and Annmarie Farrell of Richmond. Emmanuel Joel Wiley, born Dec. 14 to Joel Wiley and Kirsten Petrie of Mechanic Falls. Grandparents are Kim and Steve Nickey of Leeds, Kenneth […]
Community meals
MONDAY Free community breakfast, including eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast and pastries, as well as coffee, tea, juice and milk. 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 community meal, 5:30 […]
Events
SACO Grange welcomes lovers of quilting, country music Saco Grange Post No. 53 will host two events this week at 168 North St. The Quilt Club will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday to learn new techniques. There will be an Acoustic Country Jam from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, including free coffee and […]