A year ago Tuesday, Robert Seaman started working about 6 hours a day on his intricate, fanciful illustrations in his 1-room apartment at the Maplewood Assisted Living facility in Westmoreland.
2021
Posted inNation & World
U.S. has entered unprecedented climate territory, EPA warns
The agency releases a disturbing account of the startling changes that Earth’s warming had on parts of the United States during President Donald Trump’s term.
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Posted inNation & World
Ohio to give $1 million each to 5 vaccinated adults, plus 5 college scholarships
Gov. Mike DeWine announces the ‘Ohio Vax-a-Million’ effort as his and other states look for ways to convince people who are hesitant to get vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Muslims in Maine to mark Eid al-Fitr without large community gatherings of the past
The festival celebrates the end of Ramadan, a monthlong fast that emphasizes personal responsibility, charity and spiritual growth.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth council approves combined budget, debates school increases
The council voted to pass the $48.4 million combined budget, but one councilor expressed concern about ongoing increases to the annual school budget.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Economic tremors hit at crucial moment for Biden policy agenda
Advisers close to the Biden administration describe the new combination of issues as a key test of its commitment to major economic policy change.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lewiston first in state to close schools Thursday for Eid
School superintendent says at least 40% of the city’s 5,000-plus students are from immigrant families, most of them Muslims.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Committee unanimously endorses bill requiring disclosure of ‘forever chemicals’ in products
Lawmakers in both parties embraced the bill on the same day Gov. Janet Mills proposed spending an additional $40 million to address PFAS contamination in Maine.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Volunteers ‘permablitz’ budding Gray micropark
The abandoned lot is being turned into a mini-oasis with the help of volunteers.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Saint Joseph’s College will require all students and staff to be fully vaccinated for fall semester
The college, based in Standish, joins a growing number of colleges requiring staff members and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.