Even as the jobless rate has steadily declined this year, the proportion of Americans who are working or looking for work has barely budged.
December 2021
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Pace of new COVID infections continues post-Thanksgiving rise
The delta variant continues to drive a surge in infections in Maine as the new omicron variant is being detected elsewhere in the country.
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Posted inNation & World, News
WHO says measures used against delta should work for omicron
World Health Organization officials say that border control can buy time but every community should brace for a surge in cases.
Posted inNation & World, News
Ukraine says Russia amassed over 94,000 troops at border
Ukrainian and Western officials recently voiced alarm about a Russian troop buildup near Ukraine, saying they feared it could herald an invasion.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: Easy recipes to get through the December rush
Shopping, wrapping, decorating, baking, an evening at Gardens Aglow, a concert at the Chocolate Church, a school play, a church fair … all the December doings can add up to a whole lot of rushing around and crankiness and sleep deprivation. I’m here to advise you to take it easy on yourselves. Plan for some […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Sande’s Picks: Create memorable moments with unique gifts of food
Food and beverage gifts are perfect and fun for the holidays – not so much for the items themselves but for the experiences and memories they provide. I think the most special food gift is a record of your family’s food history through recipes, stories and memories. Several years ago, I purchased a three-ring binder […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Bridgton: Dec. 3
Christmas card contest winner Holiday festivities include Santa Shuffle, parade, craft fair Bridgton is kicking off the festive season with a variety of events Saturday, Dec. 4. At 8 a.m. the 5K Santa Shuffle will start and a Kids Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. to raise funds for Bridge Crossing Academy on Wayside Avenue. […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside New Gloucester: Dec. 3
Demolition day Public invited to join weekly conservation explorations The Habitat Bunch invites members of the public to join Royal River Conservation Trust staff and professional experts in weekly explorations of conserved lands in the Royal River watershed. The next walk is from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Intervale Preserve. On this outing, […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough approves future development at The Downs based on new traffic movement permit
The permit covers traffic improvements developers must make between 2022 and 2026.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Windham: Dec. 3
Read along with ‘The Maine Christmas Song’ If you’re a fan of “The Maine Christmas Song” by Con Fullam, of Windham, you’ll be happy to know that there is a new children’s book that uses the lyrics in the song to tell the story, which is available in bookstores now, just in time for Christmas. […]