CARIBOU, Maine — Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine wants the Biden administration to reconsider U.S.-Canada border restrictions that were imposed a year ago because of the pandemic. Her letter came less than a week after Department of Homeland Security announced the U.S., Mexico and Canada had jointly agreed to maintain land border restrictions until […]
2021
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
With some time and effort, central Maine basketball tournament went from idea to reality
Winthrop Athletic Director Joel Stoneton played pivotal role in organizing postseason, which will feature two boys and two girls brackets.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 202 COVID-19 cases, one new death
Mainers 60 and over will soon be able to make vaccine appointments, and a $1.9 trillion relief bill passed the U.S. House on Saturday.
Posted inNation & World
House passes $1.9 trillion pandemic bill in a win for Biden
Maine’s Jared Golden is one of just two Democrats to vote against the bill.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Kudos to friendly, skilled Downs vaccination staff
Yesterday my husband and I were fortunate to receive our second dose of the COVID vaccine at Scarborough Downs. We were waiting out our 15-minute observation time to ensure we were having no immediate adverse reaction from the vaccine. I leaned into my husband and said if I were a health care worker, I would […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Maine CDC urged to narrow the vaccine time frame
Even those of us at the back will benefit from knowing that the line is moving and that we haven’t been forgotten.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: I go where the in crowd goes – to get my vaccination
No more excuses for not visiting the hardware store to get what’s needed to fix the toilet tank.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Healthy soils essential for healthy climate, healthy agricultural economy
L.D. 437 will be vital to ensuring that Maine farmers and ecosystems thrive despite a changing climate.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Be prepared for risks that come with boating during colder months
Knowing the facts about cold-water immersion – and wearing a life jacket – might help to save your own life.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: President of Maine Azerbaijani group needs to promote reconciliation
The president of the Azerbaijan Society of Maine, Tarlan Ahmadov, asked Portland Mayor Kate Snyder to sign a “Khojala Remembrance Day” proclamation. The proclamation is historically inaccurate and victimizes those who have suffered persecution and genocide by Turkey and Azerbaijan for 130 years. The stages of grief following loss are denial, anger, bargaining, depression and […]