The city decided to delay clearing the encampment until Tuesday, when it also will clear a smaller encampment on Douglas Street.
2023
Posted inNation & World
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill dozens of Palestinians, even in largely emptied north
Israeli officials have brushed off international calls for a cease-fire.
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Posted inBusiness
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rise, but labor market remains solid
Overall, 1.88 million Americans were collecting jobless benefits during the week that ended Dec. 16 – an increase of 14,000 from the previous week.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough doubling down on effort to address cannabis odor
The Town Council hopes to have a plan in place before a moratorium on new cultivation facilities in Pine Point expires in February.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Habitat for Humanity is offering three affordable ownership opportunities in York County
The deadline to apply is Jan. 19.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Winter storm to bring ice, snow threat
Old Man Winter rolls back into town tonight through Saturday for the last storm of 2023. Rain will change to freezing rain and snow for the central highlands and portions of Down East, causing slippery travel. This storm will bring snow and freezing rain to parts of Maine, away from the coast especially. The precipitation […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: Chicken korma and a favorite pudding for the New Year
With the big, bad storm and 99.999% of 2023 behind us, let’s take a deep breath and look to 2024. A new year is always wonderful to behold and we can always make it better by taking good care of ourselves and eating good food. Chicken korma is a dish I make when I need […]
Posted inLetters
Letter: Mandating EV use will strain Mainers
I am writing to express my concerns about the proposed adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II plan by the Maine Board of Environmental Protection. Mandating that zero-emission vehicles constitute 43% of new car sales for 2027 models and a staggering 82% by 2032 seems overly ambitious and potentially problematic. The rapid push for such […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Dec. 28
A Day of Service for Martin Luther King Jr. The St. Anthony of Padua Parish will host a Day of Service to honor Martin Luther King Jr. from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 15 at St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St. The annual service day calls on “individuals to strengthen communities, bridge divides, remove barriers […]