WESTBROOK — City Council Vice President Anna Turcotte has been elected to the Maine Justice Foundations Board of Directors. The Hallowell-based organization specializes in pro-bono civil legal aid to those in need. “I think this foundation recognizes that women and minorities all bring something to the table,” Turcotte said. “I am someone who understands the […]
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News
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The Latest: Vaccines and masks: Biden plan aims to break pandemic cycle
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
Reflecting on the meaning of democracy To the editor, E.B. White, Maine’s adopted son, in reply to a request from the Writers’ War Board during World War II asking for a statement on “The Meaning of Democracy” wrote: “It is the line that forms on the right. It is the don’t in don’t shove. It […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Southern Forecaster
Youth group’s new leader: Members deserve ‘a way to be heard’
Bruce King, Maine Inside Out’s new Co-Executive Director, wants the organization’s members to express themselves and become leaders for the voiceless.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Superintendent’s Notebook: Fingers crossed
The year 2020 is finally behind us. There were positive moments in 2020 that can provide us with seeds of hope for the coming year. Author Jodi Picoult said, “The human capacity for burden is like bamboo – far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance.” When we first thought the lockdown from […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
In historic vote, House impeaches president for the second time, on a charge of inciting insurrection at Capitol
Ten Republicans joined their Democratic colleagues in passing the measure quickly on a vote of 232-197.
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Maine shifts vaccine strategy to focus on older residents, high-risk patients, emergency workers
The virus continues to spread rapidly even as Maine works to vaccinate as many health care workers and residents and staff of long-term care facilities as it can.
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Trump’s Republican wall eroding ahead of impeachment vote
Trump’s weakened standing among his own party will come into sharper focus on Wednesday when the House is expected to impeach the president.
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Letter to the Editor: Freeport bridge project would improve downtown access
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine would like to congratulate the Freeport Town Council for approving the 12-foot multi-use path design for the new Mallet Drive and Desert Road bridges (“Freeport to vote on $634,000 bridge replacement add-ons,” Jan. 6). As Town Council Chair John Egan noted, this is the only opportunity that exists for the […]