With all that is facing our country, I find it hard to believe that a state flag change is even under consideration. I read recently that vexillologists believe that simple is better. I’d like to remind you all that the five-starred red flag of Communist China, the hammer and sickle of the USSR and the […]
2021
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: WHO experts heading to China to investigate origins of virus
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Lakes Region Weekly, Maine, News
Norway man charged with drug crimes after traffic stop in Naples
Authorities found fentanyl, cocaine and crack in the vehicle.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Who were they? Here are photos of the Capitol rioters sought by FBI
The violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week was overwhelmingly made up of longtime Trump supporters. The FBI investigators had seen no indication antifa activists were disguised as Trump supporters.
Posted inThe Forecaster
$11M in pandemic aid awarded to transit agencies
PORTLAND — Greater Portland Council of Government has approved the allocation of $11.1 million in federal stimulus funds to help public transportation providers continue to operate during the pandemic. “The region’s public transportation system will be integral in the post-pandemic economic recovery, and this funding will enable us to rebuild customer demand after the pandemic,” […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Atria residents, staff receive COVID-19 vaccine
The effort was part of national ‘Sleeve Up Atria’ campaign.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine makes plans to speed up vaccinations as it reports 6 more deaths and 313 new cases
Maine’s CDC director says preliminary planning is underway for higher-volume vaccination sites and an online registration system.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Free PPE available this week for small Portland businesses
PORTLAND — The city will distribute free personal protective equipment for Portland businesses that interact in person with the public on a daily basis and have 30 or fewer employees. “As we continue to live within a pandemic, PPE (disposable masks, hand sanitizer, and surface disinfectant) is crucial for maintaining safe business operations,” the city […]
Posted inMaine
People, pets rescued as early Monday morning fire razes Waterville home
The blaze inflicted “extensive damage” on the King Court home in the South End, and a car parked close to the building was also damaged, officials said.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland school goes remote after COVID outbreak
PORTLAND — East End Community School Eighty switched to fully remote learning for this week after five people in three households tested positive for COVID-19. The cases over the last week resulted in 80 people being required to quarantine. “Due to the number of contacts and staff quarantining, EECS will be closed to in-person instruction […]