Funding from the latest coronavirus relief package would help keep the arena operating until it can host large live events again.
January 2021
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Youth mental health first aid training free and open to all
As youth cope with social isolation, learn how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health problems.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Mitch McConnell says Trump ‘fed lies’ to Capitol mob about Biden’s election
Republican senators, in particular, face a daunting choice of whether to convict Donald Trump of inciting the insurrection, in the first impeachment trial of a president no longer in office.
Posted inSports
Mets fire GM after he admits sending explicit texts to female reporter
Jared Porter was fired Tuesday after sending sexually explicit, uninvited text messages and images to a woman in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Guest Column: Biden needs to make Africa a priority
Joe Biden has a chance to restore the United States’ credibility in parts of the world that are crucial for U.S. foreign policy. The continent of Africa has remained ignored under the Trump administration. The U.S. commitment of trade and investment in the continent has been unheard of for the last four years. The United […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Roux Institute forges on ‘because of’ COVID-19 pandemic
The institute, which got off the ground virtually, says it is well positioned to assist with post-pandemic economic recovery.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
State lawmakers want Capitol Police chief placed on administrative leave
More than 70 legislators urge Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck to investigate Chief Russell Gauvin’s social media posts questioning U.S. election results and mask wearing for COVID-19 prevention.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Racial justice leaders share inspiration, initiatives on MLK Day panel
Work in Portland and South Portland includes groups looking into racial inequities in the two cities, and Falmouth is holding racial awareness classes to its employees.
Posted inEvents, Like A Boss
Watch: Like a Boss: Joan Ferrini-Mundy, President of the University of Maine
Lisa DeSisto sat down with Joan Ferrini-Mundy of University of Maine on Friday, March 12.
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Ontario asks Biden for a million vaccine doses amid shortage
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.