The New York state congresswoman replaces Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, who was ousted this week for repeatedly rebuking Trump for encouraging supporters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine changes mask rules again to align with federal guidelines
Under the latest revision, the state also will lift distancing requirements in indoor settings such as restaurants, where people would remove masks for eating and drinking.
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Posted inNation & World, News
West Bank erupts in protest as Israel’s bombardment of Gaza Strip continues
Israel appears determined to inflict as much damage as possible on Hamas before international efforts for a cease-fire accelerate.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Change to Scarborough growth ordinance caps permits to 144 annually
Town Council approval will be required to allow additional units.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Bill would expand postpartum health care insurance coverage
Work on the bill introduced by State Sen. Anne Carey continues.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough community survey likely on the horizon
The Communication Committee is planning to submit a request for proposal to find a third-party survey vendor.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Can schools require COVID-19 vaccines for students now that Pfizer’s shot is authorized for kids 12 and up?
THE CONVERSATION — With the first COVID-19 vaccine now authorized for adolescents, ages 12 and up, a big question looms: Will students be required to get the vaccine before returning to their classrooms in the fall? As a professor of education policy and law and a former attorney for school districts, I regularly think about this sort […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
REAL Cops highlights caring members of Scarborough Police Department
Videos and Facebook postings will showcase the positive aspects of officers.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Children can spread COVID, too
Zak Harding’s May 13 letter to the editor (“Lift COVID rules for Maine kids,” Page A10) is factually incorrect. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that children carry COVID viral loads in their noses and throats in amounts similar to adults and can spread SARS-COV-2 to others. (See the page headed “Information […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s time to roll up our sleeves and assemble
To fight the pandemic, we need to assume the responsibility of superheroes.