2021

In his column in the March 24 Forecaster, John Balentine excoriates Gov. Mills for the measures that she has taken to try to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and praises “so-called red states led by competent, brave Republican governors” for staying open (“Restore sanity, reject Mills, reopen Maine”). Mr. Balentine should at least have the grace […]

The Forecaster

Letter: Women’s hard-won rights should not be discarded for trans rights

March 29, 2021

In her letter of March 22 (“Transgender girls deserve to participate equally in sports”) Emma Raven writes, “If you support LD 926, you support the suicide attempts of young trans girls in Maine.” Such hyperbole, which relies on emotionally charged threats rather than reason, is familiar to those who dare to suggest that perhaps women’s […]

Maine, News, Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Portland elementary and middle school students will go back to classrooms 4 days per week

by Rachel Ohm March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

The target date for increasing in-person learning is April 26, the superintendent said in a letter to families.

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Scarborough real estate company wins award

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

At a recent virtual ceremony, the Scott & Sunny Townsend Team of Keller Williams was presented with the Double Platinum Award for production in 2020, the second highest tier presented to the Maine Market Center, according to a company press release. The team also closed the most properties and had the highest total market share […]

Times Record

In Photos: Maine Maple Sunday returns to the Midcoast

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

While the COVID-10 pandemic canceled Maine Maple Sunday events in 2020, the annual event returned over the weekend.

The Forecaster

Northern Meetings: April 1-8

March 29, 2021

Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 4/1 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Tues. 4/6 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 4/7 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Mon. 4/5 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Wed. 4/7 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Thur. 4/8 6 […]

Nation & World

WHO report says animals likely source of COVID

by KEN MORITSUGU and JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

White House press secretary Jen Psaki says 17 experts from seven different U.S. government organizations will be reviewing the findings.

The Forecaster

Portland Meetings: March 31-April 7

March 29, 2021

Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Thur. 4/1 5 p.m. Parks Commission Thur. 4/1 5 p.m. Racial Equity Steering Committee Mon. 4/5 5 p.m. City Council Tues. 4/6 5 p.m. Finance Committee Tues. 4/6 5:30 p.m. Housing and Economic Development Committee Tues. 4/6 6:30 p.m. Pesticide Management Advisory […]