An online meeting Thursday will update birders on how to help with the statewide citizen science project by reporting bird sightings.
December 2021
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Old Town paper mill asks residents for cereal, pizza and corrugated boxes
The mill wants cardboard to turn into packaging because of the rising cost of the raw materials it typically uses.
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Lina Wertmueller, 1st woman nominated for directing Oscar, dies at 93
Wertmueller’s series of hit films began in 1972 with the ‘Seduction of Mimi.’
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Obituary: Carl Hussey
BIDDEFORD — Carl Hussey, 81, of River Road in Biddeford, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, peacefully at his home with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born March 3, 1940, 1 of 13 children, on the Hussey farm on the River Road in Biddeford, the son of Isaac and Edith Rumery […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Biden warns of erosion of democratic institutions at world summit
Biden called it a critical moment for fellow leaders to redouble efforts on bolstering democracies.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Holiday meals being prepared for those in need
This year, Age Friendly Saco, Ferry Beach, and the Rotary Club of Biddeford and Saco are working to prepare and deliver 300 hot meals to community members in need. Meals will be prepared and delivered on Dec. 23 and Feb. 13. Volunteers are needed to help plate, pack up, and drive meals to recipients. To […]
Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast Senior College announces annual Winter Wisdom lecture series
Midcoast Senior College’s annual Winter Wisdom lecture series begins on Jan. 6. All one-hour programs take place on Zoom on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and are free. The series will include a lecture/discussion led by Maine Sen. Angus King, who will discuss recent congressional legislation of interest to senior citizens. Jan. 6: Musical Narrative and […]
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School district faces two $100 million lawsuits after Michigan shootings
The lawsuits were filed behalf of a student who was wounded during the shooting and her sister, who was next to her at the time.
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U.S. jobless claims drop to 52-year low amid seasonal volatility
Seasonal volatility likely contributed to last week’s drop as the Labor Department adjusted the numbers to reflect job market fluctuations around the holidays.
Posted inTimes Record
Police identify California woman killed walking in Topsham
Margaret Reid, 38, was walking with her son when she was struck and killed by a Brunswick motorist on Tuesday, police said.