NEW HIRES U.S. Cellular has named Tabatha McKay area vice president and general manager of retail sales and operations for its New England region, a new role for the company in which McKay will lead sales and operations of both corporate-owned and agent retail locations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. McKay joined U.S. Cellular […]
2021
Guest column: With vaccines arriving, hope is here
Mid Coast Hospital is excited that we are now able to offer COVID-19 vaccination to eligible people in our community. With the Maine CDC’s recent guidance to expand COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to people over 70 years of age, we have opened a large-scale regional vaccination clinic at Brunswick Parks & Recreation. Vaccination will be accessible […]
Letter to the editor: Article misstates the facts about clean-energy project
I applaud the Portland Press Herald editorial board for editorializing in favor of the New England Clean Energy Connect corridor, which will bring 1,200 megawatts of clean energy to Maine and the New England power grid. Since that Feb. 24, 2019, editorial, three Maine and two federal regulatory agencies have exhaustively considered the proposal and […]
Letter to the editor: Political polarization shows we need lessons in listening
A teacher friend of mine relayed a story where a student was held home from school on the presidential inauguration day because the class would be observing the ceremony, as they do for every inauguration. The reason for keeping the student home was based on the parent’s personal dissatisfaction with the outcome of the election. […]
Eliot Cutler’s mansion sold to Bush family member for $7.6 million
The 2-time Maine gubernatorial candidate is downsizing, after selling the 15,000-square-foot oceanfront home in Cape Elizabeth to Jonathan Bush Jr.
Biddeford-Saco chamber announces annual business award winners
Six local businesses and organizations were recognized recently with awards during the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting, held virtually on Jan. 21. The annual award winners are chosen by the Chamber’s Executive Committee based on nominations received from members. The New Business of the Year Award was given to Gloss Hair Parlor, […]
Commentary: Can Biden fix the vaccine mess? An expert says yes
When President Joe Biden was sworn in on Jan. 20, he inherited the raging COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most difficult crises any incoming president has ever faced. More than 400,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, and tens of thousands more will likely die before the virus is brought under control. Vaccines are the […]
Got new puzzles, word games? Biddeford Rec wants some, for homebound seniors
There’s a donation box at the Ross Center, 189 Alfred St.
Gorham Notes: Jan. 28
No vaccination mandate Gorham has no plans to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for its municipal employees. “We are not considering a mandate and I am unaware of any municipality that is making it a requirement,” Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak said in an email when the American Journal asked last week. “We will offer vaccinations to our […]
Letter to the editor: Put common good ahead of individual rights during pandemic
I have trouble getting my head around some people who call themselves Americans during this COVID epidemic. Many claim their individual rights are being infringed upon. Effectively they are putting their individual wants over the health and welfare of other Americans. Essentially, it is “me first – everyone else, good luck”! When terrorists crashed into […]