Throughout the pandemic, health officials have pleaded with the public, reminding them that by wearing masks and staying at home they’re doing their part to prevent hospital overcrowding.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Firm hired to investigate Portland police response to BLM protest
PORTLAND — The city has hired the Minneapolis-based firm of Clifton Larson Allen to conduct an investigation into the Portland Police Department’s response to a Black Lives Matter protest held June 1. A report on the firm’s findings is expected within three months. The goal of the independent investigation “is to ensure the integrity of […]
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China arrests Australian TV anchor on national security charge
Cheng Lei, a Chinese-born Australian who most recently worked for state broadcaster CGTN, was formally arrested in China on Feb. 5 following six months of detention.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Pre-K, kindergarten registration opens
PORTLAND — Families will children who will be 4 years old by Oct. 15 can sign up for the pre-kindergarten lottery now through Feb. 26, and those children who will be 5 by Oct. 15 can be enrolled in kindergarten now through March 5. The district anticipates 224 pre-kindergarten spots will be available for the […]
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Watch: Business Unusual: A new series about big changes from HUB International
Hub International and Maine business leaders gathered on Zoom March 24 to discuss how industries have adjusted their outlooks to make the best of 2021.
Posted inTimes Record
Birth announcement
A son, Lawson Avery, was born Jan. 26, 2021, to Michael and Samantha Sherwood at their home in Brunswick.
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Vaccinations in Maine expected to increase slightly this week
The state CDC expects to receive enough first doses from the federal government this week to begin vaccinating an additional 21,475 people.
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U.S. lobster industry braces for Chinese New Year diminished by pandemic
China is enforcing strict rules about food importation because of the coronavirus.
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Pope Francis says the world is ‘seriously ill’ from the consequences of the pandemic
This year, his primary area of concern in his annual address to the Holy See seemed to be humankind itself.