When city, county and state officials invested by voters with responsibility to address public needs have been unable to provide shelter for all of the homeless people among us, homeless encampments should be accommodated, with water and toilet facilities provided. Removals, announced 24 hours or 24 days in advance, are disgusting. Remove the removers! William […]
2023
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
USM tapped to develop ethics training in age of artificial intelligence
The University of Southern Maine has received a federal grant to develop an ethics training program for scientists, engineers and students.
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Our Sustainable City – Credits, rebates, and tax incentives (Oh, my!): Navigating federal and state incentives
The Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022 by the federal government brought about a number of changes to our national tax laws and opened up funding for clean, energy efficient technologies. The Inflation Reduction Act added or expanded upon many federal credits, rebates, and other incentives for the purchase of more energy efficient systems. While […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Numbers show Mainers support abortion
Replying to Anne Philbrick’s Aug. 23 letter, “What majority was polled on abortion?,” which was in response to my Aug. 2 letter on same topic. The very day that SCOTUS overturned our almost 50-year-old federal right to abortion, thousands of people marched to protest the decision in Portland. Large protests took place in York and […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Sept. 6-13
Wed. 9/6 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Wed. 9/6 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Thu. 9/7 5 p.m. Parks Commission City Hall Thu. 9/7 5 p.m. Green Space Meeting Lyseth School Thu. 9/7 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals City Hall Tue. 9/12 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 9/12 4 p.m. […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Sept. 7-14
Cumberland Mon. 9/11 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 9/11 5 p.m. Underwood Park Workshop Town Hall Mon. 9/11 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Thu. 9/7 6 p.m. Tree Task Force Town Hall Mon. 9/11 6:30 p.m. Board of Appeals Town Hall Mon. 9/11 6:30 p.m. Sustainability Advisory Town Hall […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Southern Meetings: Sept. 8-15
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 9/11 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tue. 9/12 6:30 p.m. School Board Town Hall Tue. 9/12 7 p.m. Conservation Committee Town Hall Wed. 9/13 5:30 p.m. Community Services Committee Community Center Wed. 9/13 6 p.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Wed. 9/13 7 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Thu. 9/14 6:30 […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Coastal Journal Meetings: Sept. 8-15
Bath Mon. 9/11 1 p.m. Development Corporation City Hall Brunswick Mon. 9/11 5:30 p.m. Water District Trustees Water District Tue. 9/12 4:30 p.m. Teen Center Advisory People Plus Wed. 9/13 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 9/13 5 p.m. Cable TV Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 9/13 6 p.m. Appointments Committee Interviews […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Follow federal agency’s lead for racial equity
With respect to our recent forum piece (“Equal rights and protection for all under the law,” Aug. 16), we suggested two endeavors to combat racism in the future. The first was to acknowledge that systemic racism has taken place, is taking place. The second advocated for the creation of mechanisms to ensure all citizens have […]
Posted inObituaries, Times Record, Times Record Obituaries
Obituary: Elizabeth “Betsy” (Gamble) Simonitis
FREEPORT – Elizabeth “Betsy” (Gamble) Simonitis, known to many as Betsy. Betsy was called home to be with the Lord on …