The move comes as the United States is accepting hundreds of refugees from Afghanistan after the end of U.S. military operations in the country.
2021
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Redistricting debate puts Waterville at center stage
Kennebec County’s second largest city has become a focal point as Democrats and Republicans work to rebalance districts based on the latest U.S. Census figures.
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Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Watson will not be an option for Texans
QB Tyrod Taylor has a hamstring injury and his status for Thursday’s game is in doubt, but Coach David Culley says Deshaun Watson will remain inactive.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Falmouth community supper canceled, may be revisioned
Since 2008, Falmouth’s religious community has hosted an annual town-wide Harvest Community Supper in the Falmouth Congregational Church Hall, providing good cheer and a free roast turkey dinner for Falmouth residents. The annual supper grew in numbers every year. In 2019, over 600 Falmouth guests were served dinner by over 250 volunteers from the churches, […]
Posted inHealth, Maine
Parents hopeful as medical providers prepare to give COVID vaccines to younger children
Pfizer is expected to soon submit data to the FDA, paving the way for approval for elementary-aged children as soon as next month.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Fundraiser will help New Mainers, veterans in need furnish homes
Westbrook-based nonprofit Furniture Friends plans a virtual slumber party fundraiser to assist in its efforts to provide furniture to low-income residents in Greater Portland.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. officials defend expulsion of Haitians from Texas town
The homeland security chief defends his recent decision to grant Haitians temporary legal status due to political and civil strife in their homeland if they were in the United States on July 29, but not to the thousands flooding in and being sent back now.
Posted inMaine
Body found in Maine more than 10 years ago is finally identified
Mysteries remain, including why the Massachusetts man was in Maine, and how he died.
Posted inMaine
Pittsfield officers, their ranks depleted, expressed concern for their safety days before violent arrests
Three officers who signed and sent out a letter last Wednesday argued that current staffing is inadequate.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Democrats face heavy lift on Biden agenda as Republicans stand by
Congress must fund the government in the next 10 days, or risk a federal shutdown.