20 acres of the Brunswick Topsham Land Trust’s wild blueberry barrens are open for free public picking.
2021
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Letter: Gray delivering a slap in the face to seniors
Gray is slapping all seniors citizen in the face along with pricing us out of being able to stay in our homes. They came up with a new senior property tax assistance program and then today (July 20) decided to amend it. Before, property owners who had lived in Gray for 10 years qualified for […]
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Posted inSports
Olympic athletes adjust to Summer Games with no fans
Fans have not been allowed at events at the Tokyo Olympics due to COVID-19 and athletes have noticed the lack of noise.
Posted inBusiness
Federal Reserve to discuss a pullback in economic aid with inflation up
The worry is that the the Fed will respond too aggressively and quickly raise interest rates which could cause another recession.
Posted inBusiness
Biden administration to curb toxic wastewater from coal plants with new rule
The move would reverse a major Trump administration regulatory rollback.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Virus surge prompts U.S. to keep travel restrictions for now
The rising cases also are causing the administration to take a closer look at policies on wearing masks.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
North Yarmouth town manager resigns
Rosemary Roy had been on paid leave since a contentious Select Board meeting in April.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Midcoast Meetings: July 30-Aug. 6
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Mon. 8/2 3 p.m. Facilities Committee Tues. 8/3 6 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 8/4 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Fri. 8/6 9 a.m. Economic Development Committee Marketing and Branding Subcommittee Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 8/2 6:30 p.m. Town Council […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Martin flies off the rail of historic accuracy
Of all columnists writing in favor of erasing history by not allowing the replica of Columbus’ ship from visiting Maine, Heather Martin’s article is reasonably accurate (“Replica of Columbus’ ship has no business on Maine’s shores,” July 16). Unfortunately, she completely flies off the rail of historical accuracy in the closing paragraph, where she says, […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: July 29-Aug. 5
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 7/29 5 p.m. Facilities Committee Public Safety Building Mon. 8/2 6 p.m. Board of Adjustments and Appeals Recreation Center Tues. 8/3 6 p.m. School Committee Recreation Center Wed. 8/4 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Mallett Hall Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Mon. 8/2 […]