In Maine, summer starts when the temperatures go above 50°. So dive into these properties across the state, all of which feature a swimming pool on the grounds.
2021
Use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine paused as cases spike in Maine
The state has redirected Moderna vaccine to a mobile unit that was launched Monday at the Oxford Casino, and may do so again if the Johnson & Johnson pause continues.
How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine work?
It is a typical vaccine, in contrast with the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which use messenger RNA technology.
Pause on J&J vaccine over clot reports will last only days, FDA says
The FDA issued a statement saying it recommends the pause ‘out of an abundance of caution.’
What inspired digital nomads to flee America’s big cities may spur legions of remote workers to do the same
If one thing is clear about remote work, it’s this: Many people prefer it and don’t want their bosses to take it away. When the pandemic forced office employees into lockdown and cut them off from spending in-person time with their colleagues, they almost immediately realized that they favor remote work over their traditional office routines […]
The Recycle Bin: Household hazardous waste day
In years past, Brunswick has hosted a Household Hazardous Waste Day in October for Brunswick and several surrounding towns, and those were generally fully preregistered in about an hour or so. This year, we are also holding a Household Hazardous Waste Day on April 24 that is limited to only Brunswick residents. It’s still necessary […]
Voters already saying ‘yes’ to Biden’s infrastructure plan
Here’s a quiz for the Republican politicians among you. Check as many as apply. Do you support: – Repairing and rebuilding America’s deteriorating network of roads and bridges, including the interstate highway system brought to life by GOP President Dwight D. Eisenhower? – Ensuring that every American public student isn’t drinking water out of lead […]
Portland Meetings: April 14-21
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 4/14 5 p.m. City Council Workshop Wed. 4/14 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Thur. 4/15 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee Thur. 4/15 4 p.m. Development Corporation Board Thur. 4/15 5 p.m. Racial Equity Steering Committee Tues. 4/20 5:30 p.m. Housing […]
Through My Lens: Black mental health and the Derek Chauvin trial
The televised trial of Derek Chauvin is yet another mental anguish for the Black men in this country. The videos played during the court proceedings included George Floyd’s last minutes of his life as he struggled under Chauvin’s knee. Every Black American that gathered the courage to watch this trial felt the traumatizing fear and […]
Letter to the Editor: Susan Collins reverses support for Equality Act
The senator is propagating the lie that transgender women are dangerous.