On Wednesday, Jan. 6, a mob of angry rioters stormed the Capitol Building in Washington D.C., forcefully halting what should have been a very routine part of our democratic process. Their violence traumatized elected officials from both sides of the aisle and everyday staffers alike; five people lost their lives, including a Capitol Police officer. […]
2021
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s jobless rate holds steady at 5% in December
Still, labor economists say many unemployed residents are being misclassified, and that the state’s true jobless rate is likely above 10%.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Midcoast Meetings: Jan. 29-Feb. 5
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Mon. 2/1 3 p.m. Facilities Committee Mon. 2/1 4 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory Committee Tues. 2/2 6 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 2/3 6 p.m. City Council Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 2/1 6:30 p.m. Town Council Tues. 2/2 6:30 p.m. Comprehensive […]
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Twitter permanently bans My Pillow CEO
Twitter has permanently banned My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell’s account after he continually perpetuated the baseless claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Public-private partnership now eyed for new homeless center
With the potential for state funding for the $10M project off the table, the city considers a private-public partnership for the proposed homeless services center on Riverside Street.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Yarmouth seniors can get help with property taxes
YARMOUTH — Senior Tax Assistance Yarmouth is now available to local residents who are 67 or older. According to a town announcement, those seeking reduced property taxes must own a home in Yarmouth, have been a Yarmouth resident for at least 10 years and have a combined household income that does not exceed $90,791. Applications […]
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Foot of snow blankets parts of Midwest, disrupts travel
A major winter storm dropped more than a foot of snow on parts of Nebraska and Iowa, disrupting traffic and shuttering some schools.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Home prices rise at fastest pace in more than 6 years
U.S. home prices jumped in November at the fastest pace in more than six years, fueled by demand for more living space as Americans stick closer to home during the pandemic.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath police to undergo mental health crisis training
The training is part of a broader program to divert those with mental health conditions away from the criminal justice system.