Computer application designers from Deering, Cape Elizabeth and Yarmouth high schools take the top three prizes and win scholarships.
2021
Northern Meetings: July 8-15
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Mon. 7/12 5 p.m. Broadband Committee Mon. 7/12 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Recreation Center Wed. 7/14 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Town Hall Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 7/8 6 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Mon. 7/12 7 p.m. Town Council […]
Tropical Storm Elsa gaining strength, could become hurricane
The National Hurricane Center says weather conditions in southern Florida have begun to deteriorate as Tropical Storm Elsa moves toward the Florida Keys.
Still unclear how many businesses hit in biggest ransomware attack on record
The company whose software was exploited says it appears that fewer than 1,500 businesses were compromised.
New tool will help Maine shark spotters confirm what they saw
The Maine Department of Marine Resources has added an online tool to its website that allows shark spotters to upload photos and videos and submit a description of what they saw.
Midcoast Literacy recognizes volunteer accomplishments
Midcoast Literacy held its Annual Meeting & Celebration in Bath on June 26, celebrating 51 years of providing free literacy services in Lincoln, Sagadahoc and northern Cumberland counties. “This past year was unlike any we’ve ever had,” said Midcoast Literacy Executive Director Donald L. Lader, Jr. “But thanks to the hard work of so many […]
Yarmouth apartment complex gets preliminary OK
The two 12-unit buildings would be built on East Main Street at Route 1.
Four more victims found in rubble as weather threatens to derail rescue efforts
A ramped-up rescue effort at the collapsed Florida condo building is facing new weather threats.
Letter: Balentine spouts ‘bizarre misinterpretation’ of liberty
John Balentine’s bizarre misinterpretation of “American liberty” (“Here’s Something: Do You Still Desire Freedom?”, June 30) is on full display with his renewed attempt to polarize the Independence Day holiday. The American Revolution was fought and won to procure independence from the British and to implement self-rule. The American experiment as embodied by the U.S. […]
Arts Calendar: July 8
Art Suzanne Agostino oil paintings on display at Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Through July 23 Karen Pettingill drawings and paintings, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. 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 Third Thursday Artmart, 7 […]