As I write this, it is sunny, which really helps. I think most Mainers understand how the sun can improve mental and spiritual health. My neighbor’s amaryllis is about to bloom. He sent me a photo, since I still cannot enter his home – or anyone’s home – yet. My in-laws are halfway vaccinated, some […]
2021
Virtual presentation on coyotes takes place at Scarborough library
A partnership between the Scarborough Public Library and Scarborough Land Trust will feature conservation biologist Geri Vistein on Wednesday, April 7, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Vistein’s presentation, “Coyote … America’s Songdog,” will be offered via Zoom. More Scarborough residents are encountering coyotes in everyday life, making this program timely. The program is free and […]
Obituary: James Bruce Amstutz
James Bruce Amstutz 1928 – 2021 BRUNSWICK – James Bruce Amstutz was born in 1928 in the last days of the …
Obituary: Dr. Jeffrey W. Hahn
WASHINGT0N, D.C. –
Dr. Jeffrey W. Hahn, born in Edison, NJ, died on Feb. 15, 2021, in Washington, D.C. of complications from …
Obituary: Denise Marie Lambert
MECHANICSVILLE, Va. – Denise Marie Lambert, 61, of Mechanicsville, Va., formerly of Westbrook Maine, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. …
Obituary: Kenneth “Chip” Stewart Jr.
Kenneth “Chip” Stewart Jr. 1947 – 2021 BRUNSWICK – Kenneth “Chip” Stewart Jr., 73, of Brunswick, passed away Sunday, March 21, …
Obituary: Carmen F. Genzabella
BIDDEFORD – Carmen F. Genzabella, 84, of Fortunes Rocks Beach, Biddeford, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at home. He …
USC agrees to $852 million payout in sex abuse lawsuit
Combined with an earlier settlement of a separate class-action suit, the university has agreed to pay more than $1 billion for claims against Dr. George Tyndall, a gynecologist who worked at the school for nearly 3 decades.
Tornadoes hit Alabama, killing at least 5 people
The National Weather Service says as many as 8 suspected tornadoes hit the state in a day of violent weather.
Yarmouth boy new Maine State Spelling Bee champion
Oliver Brown, a sixth-grader at Harrison Middle School, prevails in the 15th round of a competition held for the second straight year over Zoom.