Clinical social worker Agnieszka “Aga” Smith joined Richmond Area Health Center in December. According to a news release, immigrating to the United States 18 years ago, Smith earned her Master’s degree in social work from the University of Silesia in Poland before continuing her studies at the University of Southern Maine and receiving her Master […]
January 2021
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Guest Column: Today’s America is unrecognizable
President Trump tweeted Dec. 30 about a website called Africa World News that recognized him to be the Africa World Man of 2020. This website is not much known in Africa. In fact, it may not be even physically located in Africa. The president saw it; it said something good about him, he tweeted it. […]
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Brunswick dealership to be acquired by Darling’s
Darling’s Auto Group has closed a purchase and sales agreement with Yankee Ford of Brunswick, according to a news release. “As the current Yankee Brunswick Ford staff joins the Darling’s family, customers can expect we’ll all be going above and beyond in their community,” said Jay Darling, the auto group’s president, in a news release. […]
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States add online vaccine registries, as Maine plans for vaccine expansion
The state reported 597 new cases and 9 additional deaths on Tuesday.
Posted inMaine
Whitefield man charged after multi-vehicle crash on I-95 Tuesday morning
Maine State Police were responding to accidents at mile markers 119 northbound and 130 southbound at the same time.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster
‘River Voices’ pays tribute to the Presumpscot
In words and with art, the new book provides a diverse look at the river’s history, culture and science.
Posted inThe Forecaster
People & Business: Jan. 5
FAME recognizes business innovators and leaders Steve Levesque, executive director of Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, received a Lifetime Achievement Award when the Finance Authority of Maine presented awards to business, lending and higher education partners during a virtual event this month. Levesque was recognized for years of service to economic development in Maine, both at […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Jan. 6-13
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 1/6 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Wed. 1/6 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Wed. 1/6 6:30 p.m. District 5 Annual Meeting Thur. 1/7 5 p.m. Racial Equity Steering Committee Thur. 1/7 5 p.m. Parks Commission Thur. 1/7 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of […]
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Births
Mid Coast Hospital Tracy Xie, born Dec. 9 to Qiaoping Shi and XioLong Xie of Brunswick. Axel Joel Barter, born Dec. 14 to Robert Scott and Kristen Mae (Lewis) Barter of Boothbay. Grandparents are Sabrina Bouchard of Topsham, Gene Michael Lewis of Lisbon, Kathy Barter of Boothbay Harbor and Allen Barter of West Boothbay Harbor. […]
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Maine Commercial Real Estate: December 2020 Transactions
Sales, leasing, retail and industrial activity.