The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
2021
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden extends pandemic help for homeowners, renters wait
The moratorium on foreclosures of federally guaranteed mortgages had been set to expire on March 31.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine will provide rapid tests for COVID-19 to school districts
The state will distribute up to 250,000 antigen tests, which produce results in 15 minutes, enabling schools to keep virus transmission in check and reduce staffing problems.
Posted inSports
Serena tops Halep at Australian Open, sets up Osaka showdown
Serena Williams returns to the Australian Open semifinals for the first time since she won the tournament in 2017.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Former lawyer for Robert Indiana wants to see artwork under new ownership
Ronald Spencer, who represented the artist until he was fired in 2016, is urging a judge to transfer the collection from the estate to a foundation set up by Indiana to preserve his legacy.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Nodding to climate and cost, Kennebunkport to lease two electric vehicles
Rebates from the manufacturer and Efficiency Maine result in a zero monthly lease payment.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Feb. 17-24
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 2/17 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Wed. 2/17 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Wed. 2/17 5:30 p.m. Sustainability and Transportation Committee Thur. 2/18 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee Thur. 2/18 4 p.m. Development Corporation Board Thur. 2/18 5 p.m. Parks […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Through My Lens: Biden should step up efforts to end war in Yemen
Think about this number: 400,000 children under age 5 in Yemen could die of starvation this year, according to the United Nations. The entwining of wars and COVID-19 has multiplied the magnitude of death. President Biden earlier this month announced an end to U.S. support for an offensive in Yemen, but what does this mean? […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Mainewhile: Start a new Valentine’s Day tradition
Well. At least it’s over, yeah? We can all collectively move on from the angst, the suspense, the worry. Oh. Oh no, I didn’t mean the impeachment trial. That, I suspect, we will live with for a while yet. I meant Valentine’s Day, the most dreaded of holidays on the annual calendar. OK, OK, maybe […]
Posted inTimes Record
The Recycle Bin: Some good news
We have some good news to share this week! Since the COVID-19 problems started, people have been buying more and more of their needs online. That has meant an ever-increasing need for cardboard boxes. Those can become a big problem if they are just dumped, of course, but it can also be seen as a […]