Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 2/4 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Sat. 2/6 9 a.m. Board of Selectmen Workshop Mon. 2/8 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Mon. 2/8 7 p.m. Town Council Thur. 2/11 5 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Durham […]
2021
Report finds hate groups in U.S. declining, but migrating to online networks
The Southern Poverty Law Center, an Alabama-based organization that tracks racism and xenophobia, says it identified 838 active hate groups operating across the U.S. in 2020.
Trump’s new impeachment lawyer doesn’t plan to promote election fraud claims
The ex-president’s Senate trial for his role in inciting the attack on the U.S. Capitol begins Feb. 9.
Resilient Kiwanis club marks 95 years of work for children
The small but dedicated Westbrook service group is proud of its decades of charitable work.
Bernie raffle to benefit Bridgton pantry, gallery
BRIDGTON — Artist Ruth Boisvert has donated a felted Bernie Sanders figurine for a raffle to benefit the Bridgton Food Pantry and Gallery 302’s computer fund. The figurine of the now famous image of the mittened Vermont senator is on display at the gallery, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Raffle tickets are $5 each or three […]
Middle Beach retaining wall project is underway
Work expected to wrap up in late April.
Kennebunk urges residents to run for elected municipal office
Nomination papers for select board, RSU 21, Kennebunk Light and Power trustee and Kennebunk Sewer District are available Feb. 26.
Hospitals cancel COVID-19 vaccination clinics as winter storm approaches Maine
Meanwhile, the Maine CDC reported 219 new COVID-19 cases and 5 additional deaths Monday, continuing the downward trend in new infections.
Prince Harry accepts apology, damages in UK libel suit
Harry sued Associated Newspapers for libel over two articles published in October which claimed he had snubbed the Royal Marines after stepping down as a senior royal.
Wisconsin pharmacist who destroyed more than 500 vaccine doses believes Earth is flat, FBI says
Steven Brandenburg had said he thought the vaccine would harm people, make them infertile, and implant them with microchips.