Vision Zero is gathering public input to reduce traffic fatalities and serious crash injuries. So far, 18 communities are participating in the regional effort.
2023
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Dangerous dip in vaccine confidence puts kids at risk
So many parents are opting out of childhood measles immunizations that public health officials now consider this preventable disease an imminent threat in every region of the world.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: To reduce accidents, keep your headlights on
Research shows that they make vehicles more visible in the daytime as well as after dark and in bad weather.
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Progress being made on Scarborough/South Portland transportation improvements
Thirty-seven intersections are being updated for safety, traffic flow, and walkability.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Pastrnak notches hat trick as Bruins trounce Sharks, 7-1
Boston completes a 3-0 California trip, led by David Pastrnak’s third straight multi-goal game.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Portland: Midway point of winter sports season has arrived
Local teams looking strong in multiple sports
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Lincolnville man arrested and charged with murder
Maine State Police have identified the victim as 47-year-old Kevin Curit of Lincolnville.
Posted inNation & World
Alabama woman who joined IS hopes to return from Syria camp
In 2014, Hoda Muthana told her family she was going on a school trip but flew to Turkey and crossed into Syria instead, funding the travel with tuition checks that she had secretly cashed.
Posted inMaine
From south to north, Maine’s lack of snow puts winter activities on hold
Snowfall has been sparse for most of the state, and above average temperatures and rainfall are keeping it that way.
Posted inNation & World
Bernard Kalb, journalist and commentator, dies at 100
He may be best remembered for his resignation in 1986 as State Department spokesman to protest a government disinformation campaign.