A senior Russian diplomat says Moscow may continue to exchange information with the United States on issues related to their nuclear forces even after the suspension of the last remaining arms control pact between the two countries.
March 2023
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Biden says Labor nominee Julie Su represents American dream
Julie Su’s nomination drew swift support from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer saying Tuesday that she would be ‘phenomenal’ in the job.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Biden aides weigh economic aid for East Palestine after derailment
The planning comes amid intense scrutiny of the Biden administration’s response to the disaster, which has raised the prospect of potential health risks and long-term harm to the drinking water and air in the area.
Posted inMaine
Collapsed culvert in Jefferson will close Route 17 for several weeks and cost around $1.5 million to repair
Route 17 to be closed until the end of March and drivers are being directed to an 11-mile detour on the road between Augusta and Rockland.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
Bates College names its next president
Law school Dean Garry Jenkins from Minnesota is tapped to succeed Clayton Spencer in Bates’ top job.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Eli Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap
Eli Lilly said it will cut the list prices for its most commonly prescribed insulin and for another insulin by 70% or more in the 4th quarter, which starts in October.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Families Feeding Families receives timely donation
The pantry, started in 2007 by school committee Chairperson Sue Salisbury to provide lunches for school programs, is low on supplies such as peanut butter and rice.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton food pantry founder steps down after 16 years
Joann Groder’s Buxton Community Food Co-op serves about 130 families a month and now will be under the directorship of longtime volunteer Jean Harmon.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Repairs underway at Pond Cove Elementary School after flooding
Pond Cove Elementary School flooded on Feb. 26. due to a partial compromise of the heating system. The school remains functional while repairs are being made.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
A Window on the Past – The Lamport family and City Ice & Coal Company
When we wrote about Joseph Lamport last week, we mentioned his grandfather, George Lamport. The Lamport family were Orthodox Jews – George and Ida Lamport and their children belonged to the Bas HaKnesses Anshe Sfard synagogue at 216 Cumberland Ave. in Portland. According to Jay Lamport, “My father’s grandfather George was president of that congregation […]