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 […]
2021
Letter: Women’s hard-won rights should not be discarded for trans rights
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 […]
Portland elementary and middle school students will go back to classrooms 4 days per week
The target date for increasing in-person learning is April 26, the superintendent said in a letter to families.
Scarborough real estate company wins award
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 […]
In Photos: Maine Maple Sunday returns to the Midcoast
While the COVID-10 pandemic canceled Maine Maple Sunday events in 2020, the annual event returned over the weekend.
Northern Meetings: April 1-8
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 […]
WHO report says animals likely source of COVID
White House press secretary Jen Psaki says 17 experts from seven different U.S. government organizations will be reviewing the findings.
Portland Meetings: March 31-April 7
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 […]
Suez Canal reopens after stuck cargo ship is freed
Authorities say it could take 10 days to clear the backlog of vessels.
Powerhouses UConn, Baylor meet in Elite Eight
The two teams have dominated women’s basketball in recent years and meet for a berth in the Final Four.