Working families in Maine are struggling to find child care as facilities close or limit enrollment because of staffing shortages worsened by the pandemic.
2021
Posted inNation & World
Lead contamination found in blood of half of young children tested in U.S., study says
The study’s authors recommend replacing lead water pipes and removing lead paint from U.S. homes.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Dissent is a vital part of diversity
While our kids are inundated with “diversity” concepts, a politically driven Department of Education is removing diversity of thought, which is the driving force behind the value of diversity. The misdirection is intentional. They are intentionally creating an echo chamber by deploying advanced critical theory methods. Echo chambers handicap and end critical thinking, which creates […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine finds no violations related to salmon farm fish die-off
Cooke Aquaculture, a Canada-based fish farming giant, found thousands of fish deaths in August at sites it operates at Black Island and Black Island South.
Posted inNation & World
Biden administration unveils new plan to protect DACA recipients
The proposed regulation takes on heightened importance as prospects for legislation have dimmed.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Concert review: After break from in-person performances, Portland String Quartet returns, ready to play
The foursome took the stage at the new home of the Portland Conservatory of Music.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: Sept. 30
Art Through Oct. 1 “Christina David – Paintings,” Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Oct. 14 “Call/Response,” opening reception 5-7 p.m. for Hannah Barnes and Susan Klein, USM Art Gallery, 5 University Way, Gorham. Gallery talk by the artists at 5:30 p.m. On view through Dec. 8. Through Nov. 8 “The Sky is Not Blue,” […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Spectators welcome to watch teams pull plane for veterans
PORTLAND — More than 20 teams of 20 people will compete to see who can pull an 80-ton FedEx 747 in the least amount of seconds in the 2021 Travis Mills Foundation Plane Pull ® to be held at Portland International Jetport, 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16. The family friendly event […]
Posted inNation & World
John Hinckley, who shot Reagan, to be freed from oversight
A federal judge says the man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan four decades ago can be released unconditionally from the restrictions he’s been living under next year if he remains mentally stable.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Data breach of web company affiliated with far-right groups affects 190 Mainers
The hack of Epik on Sept. 13 by the online collective Anonymous exposed personal and financial information of 110,000 people nationwide.