The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is inviting the public to traverse clam flats with Georgetown’s Shellfish Warden, Jon Hentz, and learn to dig softshell clams. The event Thursday, July 29, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Reid State Park in Georgetown is open to adults and children. Hentz will share clam digging techniques and information about the […]
2021
Posted inMaine, News
Two members of Maine child welfare board resign, citing inaction by DHHS
They say their resignations, following a string of children’s deaths in Maine, stem from longstanding concerns about the department’s response to the ombudsman’s office.
advertisement
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: July 22
Art Through Aug. 30 “On the Line: Juried Student Exhibition 2021” by University of Southern Maine at Gorham students, online slideshow at usm.maine.edu/gallery. Ongoing “PEN + INK,” Mattie Rose Templeton, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Third Thursday Artmart, 7 p.m. via Facebook live, hosted by Gallery 302, showcasing visual and 3D artwork. Visit the […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine secretary of state warns of text-based phishing scam
Shenna Bellows is warning residents to be suspicious of text messages they receive from an entity claiming to be the ‘Secretary of State Drivers License Facility.’
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Constitutionally speaking, Balentine had it backwards
The Constitution of the United States clearly refutes John Balentine’s assertion that “our government’s lone job is to ensure individual rights” and “that it exists to keep the individual free, not rule over them” (“Do you still desire freedom?”, July 2). According to the Preamble, “We the people of the United States, in Order to […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Freedom requires all assume more personal responsibility
Mr. Balentine probably exercised his cherished idea of personal freedom by skipping history class, when the fundamentals of social/democratic vs. socialist/communist forms of government were discussed in school (“Do you still desire freedom?”, July 2). I should like to meet all those young people, who – according to him – love socialism and communism so […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: The cure for post-pandemic depression: trust experts
Following the perusal of John Balentine’s opinion piece (“Post-pandemic depression rears its ugly head,” July 16), I became rather depressed. Why? How many mores times must he rail about the same topics, always providing us with lies and Republican Party-based propaganda, especially when he is presented with real alternatives, i.e., numerous, fact-based and articulate responses […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Review
Review: Alan Cumming takes the stage at his summer cabaret in Kennebunkport
The stage and screen actor was joined by NPR’s Ari Shapiro at Club Cumming on the Coast last weekend.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
From Augusta – A bipartisan budget that works for everyone
Much of our work in the Legislature wrapped up at the end of last month. It was certainly gratifying to close out our work in the State House after months of remote work via Zoom and a few session days at the Augusta Civic Center. Despite the challenges and the various forms our legislative process […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
Marijuana home delivery services launch in Massachusetts
With lower overhead and startup costs than traditional brick-and-mortar operations, the businesses are seen by some as key to making the cannabis industry more equitable.