The detection of the fast-spreading coronavirus variant came on the same day state health officials reported 1,150 cases of COVID-19 and 25 additional deaths.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Russia sets out tough demands for security pact with NATO
Moscow wants Ukraine and other ex-Soviet countries be barred from joining the alliance.
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Vassalboro criminal justice academy cancels graduation ‘out of an abundance of caution’ over COVID case
The 40th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program, which was to be held in-person on Friday, was canceled after a person associated with Maine Criminal Justice Academy tested positive for COVID-19, officials said.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Sande’s Picks: You’re going to flip over new breakfast and brunch bar
Flip Breakfast & Brunch Bar is opening in Brunswick in the next few weeks at 212 Maine St. in the home of the former Bench and Bench Warmers. The restaurant will be family friendly, serving favorites like waffles and pancakes with six different toppings, benedicts, and coffee cake and muffins from Cakes by Design. Bubble […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: The holidays call for a trio of Christmas cookies
I’ve told the story more than once: I used to be the Queen of Christmas Cookies, making 20 kinds or more every year. Now I make a few batches and my grown children, teenager grandchildren, my sister and my niece bake their favorites, then we all get together and share. It’s a much more sensible […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside New Gloucester: Dec. 17
Antiques put surveying on the map at historical society Representatives of Chandler Brothers attended the October open house at the History Barn, home to New Gloucester Historical Society’s artifacts, and added some distinctive items to its collection. Donations included a surveyor’s vernier compass produced between 1841 and 1878 marked “H.M. Pool, Easton, Mass.” in a […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Windham: Dec. 17
Library begins 50th anniversary celebration The Windham Public Library is turning 50 years old this spring, and the celebration will begin Dec. 28 with a card-making event in the Children’s Room. There is also a topical display in the adult collections area and an informational display in the lobby. It all began in April 1971, […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
New Scarborough Community Center allows for return of old and creation of new programs
The new center was created thanks to a donation from The Downs developers and the town.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Bridgton: Dec. 17
Frosty is ready for snow Magic Lantern Innovation and Learning Center opens The Magic Lantern theater and restaurant has reopened in its new guise as the Magic Lantern Innovation and Learning Center run by the Maine 4-H Foundation and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. It will offer resources, programs and learning opportunities for the […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
BetterFit Nutrition is newest Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce member
The business, which offers healthy, tasty smoothies, shakes and more, opened in early August.