Pressure on Maine hospitals continued to rise Thursday as Maine reported a record number of new infections and intensive care patients.
December 2021
Posted inNation & World, News
New Zealand’s plan to end smoking: A lifetime ban for youth
The minimum age to buy cigarettes would rise yearly until, in 65 years, shoppers could still buy cigarettes — but only if they could prove they were at least 80 years old.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Dec. 9
New Year festivities promise plenty of fun and excitement The annual New Year Gorham celebration is set for 3-9 p.m. Dec. 31, with shows at Gorham High School, 41 Morrill Ave., and Shaw Gym in the municipal center, 75 South St. The following are scheduled at Shaw Gym: Wild Life Encounters, with three shows beginning […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: Dec. 9
Tell your life story through memoir-writing workshops A series of workshops on writing a memoir is being offered by West Buxton Public Library and the Narragansett Number 1 Foundation. “Sit down and write the story only you can tell. No experience needed,” an announcement stated. “This online Zoom workshop will get your creative juices flowing […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Dec. 9
Friends of Walker Library hosting potluck Dec. 17 Friends of Walker Memorial Library are hosting a potluck dinner at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at American Legion Post 62 on Dunn Street. New members are welcome to join or just pop in until 4 p.m. At the library, 800 Main St., library friends are making […]
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California to require residential food waste recycling
The law that goes into effect in January, is designed to keep landfills in the most populous U.S. state clear of food waste that damages the atmosphere as it decays.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Saco resident celebrates with a party for her 100th birthday
There was a champagne toast, lots of glitter, cake, and more to mark Wanda Massie’s special day on Dec. 1.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Biddeford Planning Board hears early plans for 1 Diamond St. proposal
A total of 496 units are proposed for the site, in six buildings. There would be a public open space, and an extension of the RiverWalk.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Wreaths Across America Day in Biddeford is Dec. 18
Volunteers will come together to lay wreaths, beginning at 9 a.m., in Biddeford cemeteries.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
Matthews is one of South Portland’s unsung heroes To the editor, South Portland is fortunate to have many unsung heroes, and Richard (“Dickie”) Matthews is no exception. After 15 years on the South Portland School Board and 12 years as the chair, Dick has stepped down from his post – but not from his commitment […]