The Portland jetport reported 8.5 inches Saturday evening, while inland towns such as Windham and South Paris recorded a foot or more.
March 2023
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Kennebunk Select Board to discuss beach parking fees, remote meeting attendance
The board is considering adding caring for family to the list of permitted reasons that members may attend meetings remotely. Beach parking fees may remain at 2021 levels this season.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Uncategorized
Civilians flee embattled town as Ukrainian pullout looms
Bakhmut has for months been a key target of Moscow’s eastern offensive, with Russian troops inching ever closer to Kyiv’s key eastern stronghold.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
The environmental disaster lurking inside your chocolate bar
As demand for cocoa climbs, the African nations where most of it is grown are seeking more compensation for impoverished farmers.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins was lone Republican to oppose confirmation of Texas judge who’ll rule on abortion pill
But her critics point out that Matthew Kacsmaryk would likely be an obscure federal judge if the justices she voted to confirm to the Supreme Court had not helped to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Margaret Bartlett
DAMARISCOTTA – Margaret Bartlett, 88, of Damariscotta, died on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at her home due to …
Posted inDeath Notices
Death Notice: Margaret Bartlett
Bartlett, Margaret 88, of Damariscotta, Feb. 28. Celebration at a later date. …
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Windham book banning efforts cause harm
I was extremely concerned when I read about the contentious school board meeting in Windham last week. Many adults showed up to attempt to force the banning of certain books from the school libraries. They claim that they are acting to protect children, without considering the harm that they inflict on kids like my trans […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: ‘Cage-free’ eggs are not humane for hens
One of your readers asked me to write a letter explaining how cage-free eggs differ from free-range eggs, in response to a Feb. 18 letter, “Mainers should take action on cage-free eggs.” Cage-free hens are more humanely treated than battery-caged hens, who are not treated humanely at all. However, cage-free hens do not go outdoors; […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine delegation needs to be louder on asylum seeker work authorization
Recent reporting proves our state, in particular, can’t wait any longer for a rule change.