A major winter storm dropped more than a foot of snow on parts of Nebraska and Iowa, disrupting traffic and shuttering some schools.
January 2021
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Home prices rise at fastest pace in more than 6 years
U.S. home prices jumped in November at the fastest pace in more than six years, fueled by demand for more living space as Americans stick closer to home during the pandemic.
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Posted inTimes Record
Bath police to undergo mental health crisis training
The training is part of a broader program to divert those with mental health conditions away from the criminal justice system.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland school board wants teachers to address LGBTQ injustices
Board members, spurred by a string of hate mail in the area, are working on a resolution to encourage age-appropriate conversations about the incidents and the display of pride images in schools.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Biden to reopen ACA marketplaces to help millions who have lost insurance
The action is among several executive orders the president is issuing in his initial days to demonstrate he intends to steer government in a direction far different from that of his predecessor.
Posted inTimes Record
Alzheimer’s group launches virtual education, support programs in Brunswick area, Sagadahoc County
The Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, in partnership with Bath-Brunswick Respite Care is offering a phone support group for care partners of those living with dementia. The Greater Brunswick Area and Sagadahoc County Phone Caregiver Support Group is held monthly on the first Tuesday via phone. “Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment where participants […]
Posted inMaine, News
Maine preparing central registry for COVID-19 vaccinations
But it could be 2 to 4 weeks before the online registry and telephone call center go into operation, says Maine’s CDC director.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Smaller investors face down hedge funds, as GameStop soars
A head-scratching David and Goliath story is playing out on Wall Street over the stock price of a money-losing video game retailer.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Jan. 27-Feb. 3
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 1/27 2 p.m. Community Development Block Grant Allocation Committee Thur. 1/28 5 p.m. Finance Committee Thur. 1/28 5 p.m. Racial Equity Steering Committee Mon. 2/1 8 a.m. Broadband Planning Committee Mon. 2/1 5:30 p.m. City Council Meeting Tues. 2/2 5:30 p.m. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Mainewhile: At our very best, we are a nation of poets
How about that Amanda Gorman, yeah? I just … I just … Well, OK, that right there is why I really hate trying to write about poetry. Because while this amazing young poet delivered her work, “The Hill We Climb” with grace, poise and conviction – from the steps of the Capitol and in front […]