Police Police Chief Frank Clark expects 2020 data, still being finalized, will show a big decrease due in part to the pandemic.
2021
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
More than 2,000 faith leaders urge Congress to honor election result
Signatories to the statement released Monday include many prominent religious liberals as well as a handful of evangelicals who have criticized President Donald Trump.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Midcoast Meetings: Jan. 8-15
Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Tues. 1/12 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 1/13 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 1/13 5 p.m. School Board/Town Finance Committee Auditor Presentation Wed. 1/13 7 p.m. School Board Thur. 1/14 5 p.m. Policing Review Committee Harpswell Check harpswell.maine.gov for information on remote access. Videos […]
Posted inBusiness, Food
Portland Food Co-op closes for 3 days after staffer tests positive for COVID-19
The store will be closed Monday and Tuesday and promises to continue its ‘commitment to safety.’
Posted inNation & World
Transcript: President Trump’s call to Georgia officials
About 3 p.m. Saturday, President Donald Trump held an hour-long call with Brad Raffensperger, Georgia’s secretary of state, in which he repeatedly urged him to alter the outcome of the presidential vote in the state. He was joined on the call by White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and several lawyers, including longtime conservative […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Carbon monoxide safety reminder from Scarborough fire chief
Recently, the evening news reported that a local contractor was overcome by carbon monoxide while operating a gasoline powered piece of equipment in a basement area, requiring transport to the emergency room. This story illustrates why everyone should be extremely careful when using a gas-powered generator or similar alternative heating or power sources. Improper operation […]
Posted inTimes Record
Dresden baby is first baby born at Brunswick hospital in 2021
Mid Coast Hospital has announced the first baby born at the hospital of 2021. August Orion Monsen was born at 5:23 a.m. on Jan. 1 to Chloe Monsen and Kellen Bonnar of Dresden. August Monsen will be awarded a $500 Alfond Grant and could also be one of the first Alfond Grant recipients to also […]
Posted inMaine, News
2020 ended as the warmest year on record in Portland
The average temperature in Portland last year was 49.4 degrees, slightly higher than the previous record set in both 2010 and 2012.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Kennebunk Savings donates to food pantries
Bank contributes $36,000 to bolster meal programs during the holidays.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Months later, more than 1 million Americans are still waiting for unemployment help
Bartender Josh Vaughn served the last drink at a Hilton hotel bar in Savannah, Ga., on March 14. He was furloughed the next day. The company promptly filed paperwork for him to receive unemployment aid, yet nine months later, he’s still waiting for the money. Vaughn is among more than 1.2 million Americans stuck waiting […]