By not relaxing the requirement for masks for vaccinated people, the state is at odds with new federal guidance.
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Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Many hands helped Kennebunk butcher shop recover after fire
Nest & Mullen was heavily impacted by the blaze, but was able to reopen in temporary quarters just a few weeks later.
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
South Portland discusses dog issues at Hinckley Park
A temporary leash requirement at the park may go into effect until a more permanent solution is found.
Posted inBeach to Beacon, Sports
Beach to Beacon will not hold an in-person race this year
Race president David Backer cites feedback from health and public safety officials as one reason for staging a virtual event only.
Posted inNation & World, News
Supreme Court considers hearing a case on ‘most offensive word’
A Black man says he suffered discrimination because a racial epithet was carved into the wall of a hospital elevator where he worked.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: May 13
Library friends to meet Friends of the Walker Memorial Library meeting will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20 in the Elm Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Friends member Kelly Day said the group will elect officers for the 2021/2022 season, discuss its book sale, plan the summer Friends of the Library […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Eight candidates vie for 3 Kennebunk Select Board seats
Growth, budgeting, and keeping the town’s character seen as issues in race for the three-year terms.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Biddeford city manager to negotiate terms of Diamond Street land project
The city council voted 6 to 1, with 2 absent, to allow Jim Bennett to negotiate and execute an agreement for 8 acres of city-owned land.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High-tech tools helping young ballplayers step up their game
From virtual reality goggles to biokinetic sensors, technology is helping to evaluate and improve players’ mechanics and provide a boost in the college recruiting process.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
UScellular donates $30,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine
UScellular has announced a $30,000 investment in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine to provide educational opportunities and experiences to local youth. UScellular’s investment supports K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and academic enrichment programs for members at the Club. This is part of a $1 million donation the company made to […]