Self-reported life satisfaction across 95 countries on average remained steady in 2020 from the previous year.
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Petition criticizes New Hampshire commissioners’ ties to trapping group, event in Maine
An activists’ group says the raffle of a 5-day trip in Maine to trap black bears effectively encourages trappers to go somewhere else to skirt New Hampshire regulations.
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Supreme Court ruling gives OK to more suits against police for excessive force
The Supreme Court is siding with a New Mexico woman who was shot by police as she drove away from them.
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Sports Digest: Finalists named for high school hockey’s Travis Roy Award
Falmouth forward Owen Drummey, Lewiston goalie Keegan McLaughlin and Edward Little defenseman Will Cassidy are finalists for the award.
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Commentary: Why you should get a COVID-19 vaccine – even if you’ve already had the coronavirus
A few weeks ago, a message popped up in the corner of my screen. “What do you think about people who have recently had COVID–19 getting the vaccine?” A friend of mine was eligible for a COVID–19 vaccine, but she had recently gotten over an infection with SARS–CoV–2. More people are becoming eligible for vaccines […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Residents’ ideas sought for Riverton Trolley Park
The Portland Parks Conservancy will host a Zoom meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, for residents to weigh in on the future of the Riverton Trolley Park. The city, the Parks, Recreation and Facilities department and the conservancy are working on ways to improve the historic park, and would like to hear from residents […]
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Shipping losses mount as cargo vessel remains stuck in Suez Canal
At least 150 ships were waiting for the massive ship Ever Given to be cleared, and each day the Suez Canal is closed disrupts an estimated $9 billion worth of goods that should be passing through the waterway.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Congress Street section temporarily to be reduced to one lane
Beginning Tuesday, March 30, and continuing through April, Congress Street between Gilman and Weymouth streets will be reduced to one lane of travel from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. The lane closure will accommodate underground utility work associated with Maine Medical Center’s construction project. Two-way traffic will resume each day from 7 […]
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South Portland’s new fire station set for duty in May
The new Cash Corner fire station features a number of upgrades, including a stairwell designed for firefighter training.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Times Record, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
2020-21 high school basketball wrap-up: In unusual season, memorable moments still reigned
From the Morse girls snapping a 46-game losing skid, to an abundance of buzzer-beating game-winners, the abbreviated season had a little of everything.