State officials say new federal quarantine and isolation guidelines will help schools keep children in the classroom despite an expected surge of cases in the coming weeks.
2021
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World, News
U.S. move to shorten COVID-19 isolation stirs confusion, doubt
The decision to shorten the recommended COVID-19 isolation and quarantine period from 10 days to five is drawing criticism from some medical experts.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
The CDC updated COVID-19 isolation guidelines. Here’s what you need to know
The new guidelines are an attempt to reduce the risk of transmission while minimizing the disruption to people’s daily routines.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
South Portland workers lauded To the editor, After about six months, the work on the water lines and streets off the “Red’s” intersection have been completed in fine fashion. The workers and crews who did the work should be highly commended for their good work and thoughtfulness during the project. Well done. Good job. John […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Our Sustainable City – Be a citizen scientist in South Portland
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is dedicated to the resilience of the Gulf of Maine and the communities that depend on it (like us). As the climate continues to change, and our landscapes along with it through increased precipitation and coastal flooding, we are teaming up with the institute to emphasize the importance of […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Kennebunk Free Library hires first development director
Kennebunk Free Library announced the hiring of their first development director, Anita Randall, in a news release. Randall is a Mainer that toured New England for a while before arriving back home. She has spent time as a teacher in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and most recently as the business manager at her family’s logging […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Pedestrian trail in Wells connects visitors to nature
Recently finished trail passes through Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Guest column: Making sure no Maine child goes hungry
During my time in the Legislature, one of the constants has been the agreement that we need to take care of Maine kids. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, every lawmaker in Augusta agrees that our children deserve to feel safe, have enough to eat, and have access to quality education. During […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Public deserves to know reason for low asylum approval rates
Rejections from the Boston regional immigration office far outpace the national average, and federal officials have been slow to explain why.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland commission to consider first round of charter reform proposals
A police oversight board, universal resident voting and a name change for the Portland Board of Public Education are among the first proposals the Portland Charter Commission could look at in January.