Kyle Parker was one of the key players behind the Magnitsky Act, a set of sanctions against Russians accused of gross human rights violations.
2018
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
As feds ease school lunch nutritional standards, Maine schools stay the course
Food service directors say students have become accustomed to whole grains and other nutritionally beneficial foods and often prefer them to less healthy alternatives.
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Posted inMaine, News
State plans massive – and expensive – traffic light upgrade
With most signals in rough shape and using old technology, the project could cost $160 million over 20 years.
Posted inMaine, News
Toy Fund: Matthew Barron had a vision to help children without toys
What is now the Press Herald Toy Fund in the Spirit of Bruce Roberts is still going strong.
Posted inCommunity
Births
ST. MARY’S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Deacon Thomas Mims, born Dec. 14 to Stacy A. Paradis and Zachariah T. Mims of Lewiston. Grandparents are Ann and Michael Valliere of Lewiston, Victoria Jones of Scarborough and James and Ellyn Benoit of Hooksett, New Hampshire. Great-grandparent is Julia Jones of Scarborough.
Posted inCommunity
Events
KENNEBUNK Noel dinner scheduled for St. Martha Church Christmas Day will offer an opportunity for community members to gather together and share some food and fellowship. A free, annual “Noël Dinner” will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Martha Church, 34 Portland Road, for all who wish to attend. Takeout orders also can […]
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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. 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 to […]
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Briefs
FALMOUTH Town offices will close in holiday observance The town offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday and again Jan. 1 in observance of Christmas and New Year’s holidays. PORTLAND Rines Thompson Fund gives $118,732 in grants The Rines Thompson Fund, a component of the Maine Community Foundation, has awarded 22 grants, totaling $118,732, […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Let Poliquin’s stewing have unintended results
Bruce Poliquin has been practically invisible during his four years in Congress, but now he’s emerged from his Murphy bed-equipped office in Washington to adorn the front page of the Press Herald every other day. It would be truly ironic if, as a result of his lawsuit to overturn his election loss, that it is […]
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Letter to the editor: Diversification would keep BIW afloat
Oh, shipyard workers of Bath Iron Works, how I wish you owned 50 percent of the yard. How I wish you were stock owners and shareholders, that you had equal say in the production of your ships. Taxpayers too, hear me, for your time and money are enabling a too-rigid manufacturer. Mainers, have a care […]