Airlines and other tourism-related businesses are pushing the White House to draw up a plan in the next five weeks to boost international travel and eliminate restrictions that were imposed early in the pandemic. More than two dozen groups made their request in a letter to the White House on Monday. They want people who […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth Science Bowl team zooming to nationals
The Falmouth High School Science Bowl team will face off virtually against students from all over the country.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine launches system for vaccine preregistration as eligibility expands to 50-plus
The new site will not be the centralized registration and appointment system envisioned during the early weeks of the state’s vaccination campaign.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
NCAA men’s basketball: USC routs Kansas to reach Sweet 16
Third-seeded Jayhawks suffer one of worst losses in program history.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
Maple Weekend limited, but still a sweet spot amid pandemic
The pandemic has forced changes to the popular annual event at sugarhouses in the area, including curbside service and social distancing.
Posted inBeach to Beacon, Sports
Beach to Beacon 10K will have a virtual option, but a live race is uncertain
The race’s president says organizers are still working to determine what they can offer in the way of in-person activities.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Here’s Something: Restore sanity, reject Mills, reopen Maine
At this time last year Mainers were in the middle of a 15-day lockdown that Gov. Janet Mills had ordered to flatten the coronavirus infection curve in hopes of preventing hospitals from being overwhelmed. It’s more than ridiculous, and somewhat Orwellian, that in March 2021 we are still in an emergency state. A recently filed […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Biden should pay attention to crisis at southern border
As our southern border is seeing a 21-year high in crossings, it is frustrating, as a citizen, to find any explanation for this. Why are thousands of people flooding into America during a global pandemic? COVID-19-positive immigrants are arriving, thus putting more strain and risk to health care professionals. Unaccompanied children are being housed in […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Spring’s in bloom at East End school
East End Community School celebrates the arrival of spring with a flower-ful fence.