The Cape Community Arena Group, the nonprofit that operated a temporary ice rink in Cape Elizabeth last winter, has launched a Friends of the Rink campaign to fund open skate time and other programming this season. Last year’s rink operation costs was covered by one donor. This year’s costs can be funded by renting out […]
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Posted inMaine, News
DHHS again facing scrutiny as another child dies despite contact with the agency
The Office of Child and Family Services investigated a report of suspected abuse two months before 3-year-old Makinzlee Hanrahan was allegedly beaten to death.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath resident seeks historic designation for Washington Park neighborhood
Two dozen homes were built there to accommodate defense workers and their families during World War I. Ned Baxter wants to preserve its historic significance.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Protesters criticize health insurance companies for denying claims
The rally was organized by the Maine People’s Alliance and was one of 15 events happening around the country as part of a national campaign to demand reform of large private insurers.
Posted inMaine, News
Rattlesnakes in Maine: The monster, the myth, the medicine
Unsurprisingly, the history is intertwined with mythic lore, persistently fed by generations of hardy yet suspicious settlers and their descendants.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New owners, new plans for Portland’s landmark Time and Temperature Building
New owners have the building under contract and are proposing creating a hotel, restaurant, observation deck and residential housing.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Brunswick woman target of ‘phantom hacker’ scam
The FBI reported a nationwide spike in the scam and said some victims have lost their life savings.
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta sues police equipment suppliers for allegedly inflating prices of Tasers, body cameras
The city is the lead petitioner in a national class action lawsuit against Axon Enterprise Inc. and Safariland LLC, which was filed last week in federal court in New Jersey.
Posted inNation & World, News
Republican lawmaker wants to expel scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos
In January, after allegations against Santos surfaced, House Republican leaders chose to seat him on two committees dealing with science and small businesses.
Posted inMaine, News
Fatal mast accident Monday was not schooner’s first mishap
Two recent accidents also befell the ship when it was under a different owner and captain.