The oversight panel gives the company six months to specify how long the suspension of the former president’s accounts will last.
2021
Westbrook school officials, residents push for $1.3 million increase in budget
School supporters decry Westbrook mayor’s proposed $420,000 in cuts to the district’s spending plan.
No increase in vaccine shipments as Maine reports more variants and hospitalizations
Cases remain elevated in Maine and state health officials now say that anyone 16 or older is eligible for vaccination, regardless of their state of residency.
Military Notes
NORWAY Bowdoin resident assumes command of combat engineer company First Lt. Ellen Morrison assumed command of the 251st Engineer Company after accepting the company guidon from outgoing commander Capt. Jonathan Bratten during a ceremony attended by family, friends and fellow soldiers recently. An ordnance officer turned engineer, Morrison has served as the unit executive officer […]
Tuesday’s high school roundup: Gorham rallies for an 11-8 softball win
The Rams score six runs in the bottom of the sixth to beat South Portland.
Brunswick free clinic needs staff to expand dental program
Oasis Free Clinics is trying to get its dental clinic back up to speed, but the pandemic and a lack of volunteers is making that difficult.
Leonard Pitts: Why can’t we have nice things? Actually, we could.
Resort-style swimming pools are just one of the public amenities that white people have done without rather than share them with Black people.
School Notebook: May 5
CubeSat finalists readying for flight Finalists in the University of Southern Maine’s first CubeSat Design Competition include teams from Portland and Falmouth schools. Each team designed a CubeSat, which is a type of miniature satellite used for space research. Earning finalist status means that the teams can now begin building their CubeSats for launch in […]
Letters: Mainers should think for themselves regarding the Clean Energy Corridor; In Brunswick, change mud season to daffodil season
Mainers should think for themselves regarding the Clean Energy Corridor There are many pros and cons with the Clean Energy Corridor. (Pro) According to an independent analysis conducted by the University of Southern Maine, once the corridor is completed it’ll increase the state’s GDP by $573 million. (Pro) A $6 million investment in educational funds […]
Letter to the editor: Leeman ready to represent District 4 on Charter Commission
June 8 is the date for Portland voters to select nine people to become members of the Charter Commission, the body tasked with defining city government and setting in motion the apparatuses for dealing with crucial issues of Portland citizens. Cheryl Leeman, a veteran public servant with 30 years experience and proven leadership, is a […]