Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said the risk of allowing Trump to use the platform is too great, following his incitement of a mob that later touched off a deadly riot in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
January 2021
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Woman fatally shot at Capitol echoed Trump on social media
The latest on the turmoil in the U.S. government in the waning days of the Trump administration.
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Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
Dangerous to demonize opposing viewpoints To the editor, In a recent letter, James Cressey wrote, “Trump has to pardon himself and his family members. The left is evil, hateful, intolerant and vindictive.” If these seem like reasonable or benign statements, please take a moment to consider the implications. “The left” is a significant chunk of […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
New book challenges begin each month
South Portland Parks and Rec is holding a different book challenge each month for school-age children.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
How Protect South Portland protects us all To the editor, I marvel at the grit and resilience of our neighbors in South Portland. This small city has become a leader in responding to the challenges of climate change. It was they, led by Protect South Portland, who blocked the Enbridge Pipeline Company’s plan to reverse […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Cape Elizabeth School Board supports facility replacement recommendation
Cape Elizabeth School Board approved the recommendation on Dec. 15.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough Public Library temporarily closes for browsing
It is open for computer lab and curbside pick-up.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
New committee to help shape Scarborough’s new downtown
SCARBOROUGH — A new group of Scarborough residents has started weighing in on what a new downtown should eventually look like. The Downtown Development Committee was scheduled to meet for the first time Jan. 7. Town Manager Tom Hall said the committee and its work is a part of the 2018 tax finance district agreement […]
Posted inNation & World
Questions raised about Capitol Police’s inability to secure Capitol building
It is unclear how the Capitol Police force — with 1,879 sworn officers and a budget of $515.5 million — was unable to protect Congress.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. vaccine rollout hindered by faulty coordination, messaging
The missteps have put the number of vaccinations well behind targets set by the Trump administration’s U.S. Operation Warp Speed effort.