The program is designed to connect businesses with resources and solutions to common problems so they can stay and grow in Westbrook.
2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Prince Harry, Jennifer Lopez make voices heard at Vax Live concert
President Biden and Prince Harry were among several big names advocating for vaccine equity at ‘Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World.’
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Direct care workers urge lawmakers to raise pay rates to combat staffing shortages
A workforce shortage and low wages have created a crisis for those who need help from direct care workers. On Monday, some workers made their case for a pay hike to the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Legislators should support campaign finance reform
Whether by perception or fact, a political system that appears to be unfair is corrosive. Corporate money in elections is corrosive. It corrodes citizens’ faith that their vote matters and that they matter. It corrodes individual faith in the power and dignity of self-determination: the power of “we, the people” at the ballot box and […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Reelect Amy Kuhn to Falmouth council
It is my pleasure to support Amy Kuhn for reelection to the Falmouth Town Council. Amy is an outstanding town councilor. She has been a strong leader from the start, nominated as chair during her second year on the board and renominated again this year. It has been quite a year – or two – […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Segrist would be skilled addition to Cumberland council
Cumberland has been growing and changing over the past few years as more families have chosen to live here. While the town experiences this growth, it is important to have members of the Town Council who can respect the town and its history, while at the same time have the ability to see and achieve […]
Posted inSports
Bobby Unser, Indy 500 champ in great racing family, dies
Unser, who won the Indy 500 three times, was 87.
Posted inSports, Times Record Sports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Lisbon’s Kiana Goldberg is overcoming hurdles on the track and in her head
The Lisbon sophomore jumped out to her coaches on the first day of practice and has stood out as a hurdler. She has a chance to shine in many other events, as well.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World
Clean energy megaprojects, including in Maine, divide environmentalists
America’s patchwork of environmental and conservation groups have disparate opinions about large-scale renewable energy projects that could rise during President Biden’s tenure.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Cuomo says New York on track for major reopening of most businesses
Restaurants, museums, theaters, retail stores and other businesses will be allowed to reopen at full capacity, as long as 6 feet of social distancing space is maintained.