2021 – Page 158 – The Portland Press Herald

Augusta Armory clinic administers more than 3,500 vaccine shots last week, officials say

by Emily Duggan December 13, 2021December 14, 2021

Saturday’s clinic had the highest turnout, with 1,206 people, and more walk-in clinics are planned for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week.

Nation & World

No troops disciplined in U.S. strike that killed civilians in Kabul

by LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press December 13, 2021December 13, 2021

A review concluded that the strike, which killed 10 civilians, including 7 children, was a tragic mistake and not caused by misconduct or negligence.

Arts & Entertainment, Review

Concert review: ‘Magic of Christmas’ puts focus on the music

by Steve Feeney December 13, 2021December 13, 2021

Live audiences have returned for the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s performances at Merrill Auditorium, and a digital version also will be available.

Maine, Nation & World, New England, Outdoors

Banned decades ago, PCBs still posing threat to wildlife

by MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press December 13, 2021December 13, 2021

Researchers in New Hampshire are investigating the potential link between PCBs and population declines of loons.

American Journal

Minervinos plan family barbecue restaurant downtown

by Chance Viles December 13, 2021December 14, 2021

The owners of Legends Rest Taproom in Westbrook plan to open their new business at the Big Fin Poké space this spring or summer.

Schools and Education

Booster shots encouraged but not required for Bates College students

by Steve Collins December 13, 2021December 13, 2021

The Lewiston college says more COVID-19 restrictions may be needed next semester, but not yet and maybe never.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Tatum scores 42, carries Celtics past Bucks, 117-103

by Associated Press December 13, 2021December 14, 2021

Jayson Tatum scores 16 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter for Boston.

The Forecaster

Northern Meetings: Dec. 16-23

December 13, 2021

Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Tues. 12/21 6 p.m. School Committee Chebeague Island School Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 12/16 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Forestry Subcommittee Tues. 12/21 6 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 12/22 4 p.m. Communications Subcommittee Thur. 12/23 6 p.m. Lands and […]