New Gloucester voters approved two measures at a special town election Tuesday for repairs at Stevens Brook Pond dam and for the purchasing of a new loader at the transfer station. The vote was 117-62 in favor of approving $785,000 in spending to repair the Stevens Brook Pond dam, culvert and bridge, including a $450,000 […]
2021
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
After 20 years in Afghanistan, U.S. troops coming home, Biden says
The president’s decision also means the end of a long mission for NATO and other allied forces that entered the fight at the request of the United States.
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Posted inMaine, News
Dry conditions persist with Maine on pace for record fire season
A mild winter followed by a dry spring has contributed to brush fires across the state over the last week, but it’s too soon to say if dry conditions will prevail into summer.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
With Tokyo Olympics 100 days away, so many issues remain unresolved
Despite surging cases of COVID-19, myriad scandals and overwhelming public opposition in Japan to holding the Games, organizers and the IOC are pushing on.
Posted inNation & World
Jill Biden ‘tolerated’ medical procedure ‘well,’ White House says
The first lady had a ‘common medical procedure’ on Wednesday at an outpatient center in Washington.
Posted inNation & World
Queen returns to royal duties after death of Prince Philip
The 94-year-old British monarch attended a retirement ceremony for a senior royal official on Tuesday.
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Embiid, 76ers top undermanned Nets 123-117 for 1st in East
Joel Embiid scores 39 points against Brooklyn, which was playing without James Harden, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge.
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: White Sox pitcher flirts with perfect game, settles for a no-hitter
Carlos Rodón hits a batter with one out in the ninth inning, then gets the next two outs to beat Cleveland 8-0.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Community Calendar: April 21-May 1
‘Bringing Nature Home’ Books/Authors Wednesday 4/21 Poetry Party with Meghan Sterling, Katherine Hagopian-Berry and Suzanne Langlois, 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom, hosted by Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick. Join at us02web.zoom.us/j/81227507518. Ongoing Beanstack, online reading programs for all ages, a reading-habit tracker platform through Patten Free Library that includes reading programs and challenges. Visit patten.lib.me.us for […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Months past deadline, board appoints members to New Gloucester charter commission
Selectmen approved appointing brothers Steve and Don Libby and Selectboard member Linda Chase to the charter commission on a vote of 2-1, with one abstention. The six other members of the commission will be elected in June.