Students are challenged to create an invention out of waste materials.
2021
States lift restrictions gradually amid fears of new variant
Although the COVID-19 death toll is close to all-time highs at nearly 3,350 a day on average, new cases and hospitalizations have dropped in the U.S.
Patten Free Library celebrating Black history the local way
A new presentation to be updated daily throughout February on the library’s website will feature special Black history projects produced by local residents.
Police raid Russian opposition leader’s apartment, offices
Police also searched the apartment of Navalny’s spokeswoman, who was arrested last week and jailed, and an investigator for Alexei Navalny’s group.
Community News
Crocker on Coastal Carolina dean’s list
New Gloucester selectman says detractors have ‘malicious’ agenda
George Colby said the effort to recall him reflects the “cancel culture” that is “infecting” the country.
Guest commentary: It’s time to be brave and stop the ‘cancel culture’
(Writer’s note: I had a friend help me with this letter. But every sentiment is mine. I hope they are yours, too.) I stand accused of racism for a comment that was not racist. I question the motives of the accusers, but since I don’t know what is in their hearts, I’ll put that aside. […]
In fight over GameStop, smaller investors outduel big funds
In the David and Goliath saga that has been captivating and confusing Wall Street recently, Goliath has fallen.
Gattine selected to lead Democratic State Committee
The governor lauds the former state legislator and Westbrook city councilor as a “compassionate and effective leader.”