The House’s resident physician reinstituted the mandate in all House office buildings, meeting areas and the chamber.
2021
Electric vehicle charging station opens in Lower Village Kennebunk
Use of the device, located by Washington Hose Company, is free and 50 percent of the cost was picked up by Efficiency Maine.
Gun maker offers $33 million to settle suit by Sandy Hook families
A Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle made by Remington was used to kill 20 first graders and six educators at a Newtown, Connecticut school in 2012.
Portland tech firm MedRhythms secures $25 million in funding
The company uses sensors, software and music to help people who have suffered brain injuries recover their walking functions.
Michael Phelps knows all too well what Simone Biles is going through
Phelps said Biles’ bowing out of the competition was the kind of “eye-opening experience” that could turn into a major positive by bringing greater awareness of mental health issues.
Lunch Box fundraiser planned for Aug. 7
Trudy Weeman has been involved in the community for years and was recently diagnosed with cancer. Friends and family have planned the event to help with expenses.
Work on Westbrook Common to begin soon
Residents can expect work to begin on the Westbrook Common in a few weeks, with parking and traffic changes coming down the pipeline.
$10 million project in works to rehab Westbrook housing
Millbrook Estates is slated to see a large overhaul making it more handicapped- and senior-friendly and energy efficient.
Blood Drives
PORTLAND The American Red Cross has an emergency need for lifesaving blood amid the ongoing severe blood shortage. Blood and platelet donations continue to be critical to meet hospital demand and the public is urged to make an appointment to give now. Schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross […]
U.S. men’s basketball bounces back from loss, routs Iran
Damian Lillard scores 21 points as the U.S. team earns it first victory of the Tokyo Games.