Gray sculptor Roy Patterson’s granite sculpture will be installed near Merrill Memorial Library on Main Street.
2021
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
John Micek: Chauvin verdict reignites calls for police reform
With this week’s conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, America once again finds itself at an inflection point in its politics. We’ve been here before: After Newtown, after Parkland, after the protests of 2020, after Atlanta, after Boulder – the chance to really reimagine public safety has sat right in front of us. […]
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Proposed Portland city budget aimed at restoring pandemic cuts
Due to revenue from the American Rescue Plan, municipal tax bills are expected to go down by 4%, excluding any increases caused by the Portland Public Schools budget.
Posted inNation & World
India breaks global record for new coronavirus cases for 6th day in a row as more countries pledge support
India’s spike in new cases has helped push global infection rates to record levels.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Five candidates running for 2 seats on Falmouth School Board
Three challengers take on two incumbents in the June 8 election.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Developer wants to acquire Biddeford-owned land for housing proposal at Diamond Street
The property would be combined with other parcels for as many as 340 units. The City Council is looking for more specifics about the proposal by Lord & Harrington, LLC.
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport arts groups names Guffey as interim executive director
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport has selected Elizabeth Guffey as its interim executive director. Guffey has served the alliance in a variety of ways including as a member of its board of directors, its webmaster and as a member of its marketing committee. Guffey was formerly the managing/artistic director of Freeport Players and […]
Posted inTimes Record
After five years, Big E’s burritos in Brunswick will close May 8
According to owner Katie Winglass the decision to close was not related to COVID-19.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick library’s in-person browsing hours return in May
With all of the library staff to be vaccinated by mid May, the Curtis Library Board of Directors voted at their April meeting to reinstate indoor service hours beginning Monday, May 17. New hours will be: Monday- Friday, 9:30 a.m. to noon: Curbside service only Monday-Friday, noon to 6 p.m.: Indoor service only Saturday, 9:30 […]
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Police reform bill gets new urgency in Congress, but the obstacles are the same
Lawmakers hope the conviction last week of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin could provide the tipping point after decades of failed attempts to overhaul policing tactics.