Lawyers said the Trump ban was blocking most legal immigration.
2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Mr. Potato Head goes gender neutral
Mr. Potato Head is no longer a mister.
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
MaineCF offers more than 650 scholarships to Maine students
The Maine Community Foundation offers more than 650 scholarships that support students pursuing studies in music, journalism, teaching, horticulture, technology, the arts, and many other fields. The scholarships are available for students who attend secondary, post-secondary, and graduate schools, as well as non-traditional programs. A complete listing of scholarships available for the upcoming school year […]
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Community Calendar: March 3-13
Benefits Virtual Irish Road Rover 5K, through March 18 to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland. $25. Register at runsignup.com. Books/Authors Anthology: Storytime for Adults, 6:30-8 p.m. via Zoom Tuesdays through March 30, hosted by South Portland Public, Scarborough Public and Thomas Memorial libraries. Each week will feature a different theme and a selection of […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine tax revenues ahead of forecasts, despite pandemic’s impact
Finance commissioner Kirsten Figueroa said revenues for January were nearly $90 million more than predicted and up by more than $154 million for the first 7 months of the current fiscal year.
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Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, French bulldogs stolen in LA
It’s not yet clear if the dog walker was targeted because of his celebrity client.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Former Michigan Gov. Granholm, proponent of clean energy, confirmed as energy secretary
Jennifer Granholm has advocated embracing new wind and solar technologies. But her position caused tension with some Republicans who fear for the future of fossil fuels.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man sentenced to 48 years for murder in fatal shooting of woman in Maine
Prosecutors say Carine Reeves became angry over insults from Sally Shaw while they were driving in Cherryfield in 2017, and he shot her in the head.
Posted inNation & World, News
Scientists see stronger evidence of slowing Atlantic Ocean circulation
The weakening has implications for everything from the climate of Europe to the rates of sea-level rise along the U.S. East Coast.
Posted inMaine
Gardiner city councilor says she’s being ‘poor-shamed,’ won’t resign over unpaid taxes
Penny Sergent, who took office in January, said she’s being poor-shamed by other city councilors, and won’t quit. Several councilors called on Sergent to resign Wednesday after they learned of her unpaid taxes.