Portland’s northern district is a largely forgotten area of our city. Tucked a few miles away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, thousands of Portland residents live here. North Deering, Riverton and Deering Center are rich with trails, outdoor recreation, outstanding neighborhood restaurants, families and local schools. As a lifelong resident of District 5, […]
2021
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Obituary – Thomas Kezar
Thomas (Todd) Joseph Kezar, 70, of Cape Porpoise, lost his battle with ALS April 23, journeying home to be with the Lord, joining his parents Thomas F. Kezar and Josephine D’Ascanio Kezar. Growing up here on the ocean, he loved to fish. After finishing school he spent a couple of years fishing and scalloping up […]
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Arts Calendar: April 28-May 8
Kneeling art Exhibits “A Congregation of Birds,” through May 15 at Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. Free, chocolatechurcharts.org/gallery for details and COVID-19 protocols. Creative Portland’s “2020 Vision: Past, Present, & Future” online show available through April, creativeportland.com. “East End in Bloom,” installation of flowers through May at East End Community School, 195 North St., Portland. […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Infection and vaccination rates stay high as Maine surpasses 60,000 cases
Though case numbers are still higher than in February and March, Maine continues to lead the nation in the percentage of its population that is fully vaccinated.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Windham correctional center revamp moves closer to completion
Modernizing a century-old prison by constructing new buildings and demolishing others is complicated when that prison is fully operating, but completion of the work at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham is expected be completed by August 2022, just off the original June 2022 target date. The $141 million state funded project, which began in […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
CEO of vaccine maker sold $10 million in stock before company ruined Johnson & Johnson dose
Based on the market price, the stocks that CEO Robert Kramer sold would now fetch about $5.5 million.
Posted inSponsored
Pets & Vets: Submit your photos
Dogs, cats, fish, birds, bunnies and more, just show us your pets enjoying the change in seasons.
Posted inTimes Record
In photos: Breweries of the Midcoast
Craft beer is a staple element of Maine’s culture, and the Midcoast region is no exception. According to the Maine Brewers Guild, a nonprofit that promotes Maine’s beer industry, as of early 2020 there are around 155 active breweries in the state.
Posted inMaine
Jails struggle to get vaccines for people in custody
With multiple outbreaks in Maine jails and vaccine supplies trickling in from the state, some jails are seeking doses from health care providers in their communities.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Commentary: Declaring racism a public health crisis brings more attention to solving long-ignored racial gaps in health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has joined hundreds of cities and counties across the country in declaring racism a public health threat. On April 8, 2021, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky called racism an epidemic that affects “the entire health of our nation.” Declaring racism a public health threat will create a […]
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