Brett W. Garrett, 59, of Corona, California, and formerly of Kennebunkport, San Jose, California, and Nashville, succumbed to COVID-19 on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Brett was born Aug. 13, 1961, to Bruce and Bonnie (Perry) Garrett. Brett attended Consolidated School in Kennebunkport, where he enjoyed participating in plays under the direction of Keith McClelland. He […]
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Posted inNation & World, News
U.N. health agency calls for moratorium on vaccine booster shots
While the developing world lags in delivering first shots, Israel, France, Germany and many Middle Eastern countries are administering booster doses.
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Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Bruce Poliquin seeks to reclaim his old seat in Congress
The two-term Republican hopes to knock out the Lewiston Democrat, who beat him in 2018, in next year’s U.S. House race in Maine’s 2nd District.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
South Portland schools will require masks for students and staff indoors
School districts around Maine are weighing how to respond to recommendations by the state and federal governments that everyone in K-12 schools wears a mask indoors.
Posted inNation & World, New England
New Hampshire man has been living alone in the woods for 27 years. Now he’s in jail for refusing to leave.
David Lidstone, who grew up in Maine, has resisted efforts to leave the cabin he has lived in for 27 years since a judge issued an order for him to vacate in 2017.
Posted inMaine, News
One person killed, another injured in fire at Portland home
Officials are investigating the cause of the fire that broke out at a home on Broadway around 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, News
UMaine System will require COVID-19 vaccines for students on campus this fall
The system cited the spread of the delta variant in its decision to accelerate the timeline for requiring vaccines.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
Breanna Stewart leads U.S. to semifinals with rout of Australia
Stewart scores 20 of her 23 points in the first half as the Americans win their 53rd consecutive game at the Olympics.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Regatta fundraiser hopes to increase families’ access to sailing
SailMaine seeks $40,000 to introduce New Mainers, underprivileged children and people with disabilities to the sport.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
New Gloucester’s Mrs. Maine wins another crown
Misty Coolidge will use her platform as USA United Service Ambassador to promote awareness about hunger around the country.
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