By now, you probably know what kind of soil you have out there in your “back 40.” If planting that rose bush brought up wads of gummy goo, you know to call it clay. If instead you scooped up gritty particles that didn’t clump together, you have the other extreme, a sand. Both extremes in […]
2021
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court to take up major challenge to abortion rights
The court is taking on a case about whether states can ban abortions before a fetus can survive outside the womb, in this case a Mississippi ban after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Waynflete team examines climate change through the arts
The project included students from Waynflete School in Portland, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Oxford Hills and Friends Seminary in New York City.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Arts Calendar: May 19-29
Meet ‘The Beatles’ Exhibits Art Auction to benefit Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset, view online through June 15, maineartgallerywiscasset.org. “East End in Bloom,” installation of flowers through May at East End Community School, 195 North St., Portland. “Light, Line and Form,” works by Tanja Kunz and MaryJane Johnston juxtaposing minimalism and fullness through painting and […]
Posted inNation & World
Israel strikes Gaza tunnels as cease-fire efforts remain elusive
The United States signaled it would not pressure the two sides for a cease-fire.
Posted inBusiness
As prices skyrocket, lumber and building supply companies expanding in central Maine
Waterville-based Ware-Butler Building Supply and Pleasant River Lumber Co. recently acquired three local building supply and hardware retailers.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Daily vaccinations decreased again last week in Maine
State reports 199 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the third consecutive day with fewer than 200 cases.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Obituary – Blaine Fortin
Blaine Armand Fortin, 53, of Kennebunkport, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, at his home. He was born Oct. 14, 1967, in Biddeford to Armand and Charlotte (Verrier) Fortin. He married Tracy Cranston on Sept. 22, 2000. Blaine graduated from Biddeford High School in 1986. He was a successful partner in the ownership of […]
Posted inCoastal Journal
Bowdoin expands Common Good to year-round service
A day of community service has been a tradition at the college for 23 years.
Posted inNation & World
About 88% of children qualify for monthly payments beginning July 15
The Treasury Department says 39 million families are set to receive monthly child payments of up to $300 per month for each child under 6 and up to $250 per month for children between the ages of 6 and 17.
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