One of four bills to be introduced would allow abortion at any point in a pregnancy with the approval of a qualified medical professional.
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Posted inForecaster Sports
NYA girls stay perfect with win over Winthrop
Panthers roll, 79-31, for 11th consecutive victory.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Baxter School for Deaf basketball team back in the game
The team’s revival gives middle schoolers the opportunity to connect with others in the wider deaf and hard of hearing community.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
New hours starting Feb. 8 at Biddeford transfer station and recycling center
Facility will be open 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S., Ukraine top military chiefs meet in person for 1st time
The meeting comes as the international community ramps up the military assistance to Ukraine, including expanded training of Ukrainian troops by the U.S.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Night of Comedy takes place Friday
BIDDEFORD — Beat the Winter blues with the return of the Biddeford Career Firefighters Annual “Night of Laughs Comedy Show” on Friday, Jan. 20, at the Biddeford Eagles Club. This special 21+ show will feature a cash bar and three Boston based comedians who have performed on Letterman, Leno, at Mohegan Sun and more. Proceeds […]
Posted inFootball, Sports, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine
Football: Gaziano Lineman Award finalists announced
The winners receive $5,000 scholarships from National Distributors Inc., of South Portland, the company founded by Gaziano, who died in 2010.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
What the Jan. 6 probe found out about social media, but didn’t report
The House committee investigating the riot avoided detailed discussion in its report for fear of offending Republicans and tech companies, sources say.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Obituary: Richard Pearl
KENNEBUNK — Richard A. Pearl, 71, died on Friday Dec. 23, 2022, at his home in Kennebunk. His death was due to complications of his severe COPD, which he had battled for years. Richard was born on Nantucket Island, Massachsetts, on Feb. 23, 1951, to Charles and Claudette (Paradis) Pearl. He grew up on Nantucket. […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Oldies Dance Group raises $8,346 for Ronald McDonald House
YORK COUNTY — The Oldies Dance Group is aware that fans of rock n’ roll music are also exceptionally generous and that was evident once again at the Rock n’ Roll Oldies Benefit dance held last fall to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Portland. The dance raised $8,346 to donate to the Ronald McDonald […]