I skimmed John Balentine’s opinion article on the reasons for skepticism about the virus stats, looking for the nutmeat. (“View virus stats with a raised eyebrow,” April 9). There was none. Cute, sarcastic, accusatory, yes. A mixed bag of fact-bits, a couple of anecdotes – all drawn from a serious set of statistics that helps […]
2021
Posted inTimes Record
Local land trust to host spider talk
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host a talk by Dana Wilde, author of “A Backyard Book of Spiders in Maine,” on Maine’s spider species on April 29 at 6 p.m. The virtual evening lecture will cover spider biology, ecology, behavior and natural history. Wilde will read pieces that explore spider bites, arachnid cognition, as well […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Vaccine shipments to Maine will jump next week, as COVID-19 cases remain high
The state will receive a sharp increase in shipments of the Moderna vaccine, enabling independent pharmacies and local public safety departments to offer clinics.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, News
New jobless claims fall in Maine; U.S. claims hit a pandemic low
Although unemployment applications are declining in Maine, they remain higher than weekly totals from late summer 2020.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: New Mainers can benefit from winter programs
I completely sympathize with Abdi Nor Iftin’s plight expressed in his opinion on March 4, “Immigrants need more access to winter sports.” For new Mainers, Maine winters are hard enough without the additional difficulty of learning new and sometimes expensive sports in the bitter cold. Add to that the challenge of “skiing while Black” or […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Support Segrist for Cumberland Town Council
I am writing in support of Mark Segrist for Cumberland Town Council (Cumberland Foreside). I was introduced to Mark through his wife, Angela, who is the founder of Maine Needs. As an international trade and customs attorney, Mark also actively gives back to our greater community as a volunteer with Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project and, […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: North Yarmouth residents urged to attend Town Meeting
Change is happening in North Yarmouth and we, as a community, need to prepare for it. Many people want to move here and private landowners have the right to sell their land to whomever they choose. We need to pass the recommended Land Use Ordinance Amendments at the April 24 Town Meeting to be proactive […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
West Kennebunk subdivision in the planning stages
Kingsland Development Co., LLC, hopes to win approval for 40 lots this year. An initial sketch plan shows 86 lots in three phases; a spokesman for the company said as many as 100 lots could be created.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
ND Paper launches recycled pulping operation in Old Town
The company says it will produce 200 metric tons of unbleached pulp daily and support 20 new jobs.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Cape Elizabeth music ‘community’ receives plaudits
The district was named one of NAMM’s ‘Best Communities for Music Education.’