2021 – Page 1540 – The Portland Press Herald

Gov. Mills hasn’t announced bid for re-election, but has raised $575,000

by Associated Press July 16, 2021July 16, 2021

The Janet Mills for Governor campaign reports that 3,268 donors gave an average of $140 each in the first half of 2021.

Property revaluations and rising tax bills put focus on relief programs

by Diego Lasarte July 16, 2021July 16, 2021

Officials are promoting a range of programs to help taxpayers cope with the recent reassessment of property values in Portland and South Portland.

Animals, Maine, Nation & World, News

Maine officials monitoring disease killing birds in mid-Atlantic states

by Deirdre Fleming July 16, 2021July 16, 2021

However, officials here say the disease – which has afflicted blue jays, grackles and some songbirds – is not a cause for concern in Maine at this time.

Sports

MLB roundup: Blue Jays get approval to return to Toronto on July 30

by Associated Press July 16, 2021July 16, 2021

The Blue Jays have not played at Rogers Centre since Sept. 29, 2019 because of the pandemic.

Community

Events

July 16, 2021

KENNEBUNK Museum to hold 3 historic walking tours The Brick Store Museum will offer three historic walking tours this week. One will be held on Tuesday and the second on Saturday, both departing from the museum at 117 Main St. at noon. Learn the history of the elaborate and historical homes that line Kennebunk’s Summer […]

Sports

Local golf results: Friday, July 16

by Staff report July 16, 2021July 19, 2021

FALMOUTH CC Seniors (two best balls on odd holes, best ball on even) — Net: Gary Chapin/David Norman/Randall Cooper (bd), 91; Ron Smith/James Caron/Richard Kennedy, 96; Bruce Henkle/Andre Skalina/Dick Beaumont, 100; Mike Phelps/Randall Cooper/Charlie Weidhas, 100. MARTINDALE CC Green Tees — Gross: Rocky Myers, 72; Jace Pearson,72; Matt Ouellette, 72; Ashley Fifield, 76; Kelly Cates, […]