Many sectors are insisting on COVID-19 shots as conditions of employment, but major companies that rely on low-income blue-collar workers are shying away from mandates for fear of worsening labor shortages.
2021
Posted inNation & World
‘It just went boom.’ Florida ICUs are overwhelmed with younger – and sicker – patients
New infections and hospital admissions are rising, driven by the highly contagious delta variant, relatively low vaccination coverage and the resumption of social activities.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Simone Biles is the Greatest of All Time
John Balentine admits at the end of his article that he is “truly old and curmudgeonly” (“My Olympic frustrations abound,” July 28). In this piece, he is that and much more. To say Simone Biles has a “lack of humility” – WHY exactly should she be humble? Was Nadia Comaneci humble? Do we know this? […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Aug. 4-11
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Thur. 8/5 5 p.m. Parks Commission Mon. 8/9 3 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Tues. 8/10 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Committee Tues. 8/10 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Tues. 8/10 6 p.m. Planning Board Meeting Wed. 8/11 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Wed. 8/11 […]
Posted inNation & World
Sea rise under scrutiny in condo collapse
The garage floor, the building’s lowest level, remains in one piece with no craters or potholes suggesting unseen geological forces were at work.
Posted inTimes Record
Tedford Housing launches new advocacy program
Tedford Housing is launching an initiative to increase how the community can get involved with the nonprofit organization. Friends of Tedford offers vocal, hands-on and quiet, hands-off roles. Advocates will meet with Tedford staff once a quarter to cultivate a sense of community, according to a news release. From hosting a book club or discussion […]
Posted inTimes Record
Ninth annual passivhausMAINE Fall Forum coming to Freeport
The ninth annual passivhausMAINE Fall Forum is coming to Freeport. The fall conference is scheduled for Sep. 16-18 at the Harraseeket Inn. PassivhausMAINE is a nonprofit organization that works to decrease carbon emissions, dependency on fossil fuels and costs for winter heating in Maine. The hybrid online and in-person conference will start Sept.16 with an […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Pool Street Market is lobster roll landmark
Masthead Maine newspapers are focusing on Maine lobster this week – arguably the state’s tastiest and most famous – seafood.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Free valet bicycle parking provided at Thompson’s Point concerts
Bicycle-riding music fans will be able to safely park their bikes for free at all 11 Thompson’s Point concerts this year through a new offering from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Concert-going cyclists can drop off their bikes off with a Bicycle Coalition of Maine staff member of volunteer near the entrance. They will be […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland chef to compete in 2021 Great American Seafood Cook-Off
Chef Leon Vuong of Seven Seas Food & Company in Portland will face off against 12 other chefs from around the country Aug. 7 in New Orleans for the 2021 Great American Seafood Cook-Off. During the event, the 13 chefs, who are each representing their home state or territory, will cook in front of a […]