The hacking of a municipal water authority in a small Pennsylvania town is prompting new warnings from U.S. security officials as the U.S. wrestles with how to harden water utilities against hackers.
2024
Exhibit invites viewers to start new year by slowing down
Artists from Maine and around the country will be featured in “Ringing in the New Year,” an exhibition at the Richard Boyd Art Gallery curated to make viewers stop and think about the beauty of the natural world or about the state of society.
From the Chamber: On second thought, Part II — leadership lessons
Last week, I took a break from our 2023 review and 2024 preview to revisit some ideas from past 2023 columns that still held relevance. The piece focused on goal setting for a reduced staff (and that you shouldn’t think that less staff can attain what you could when you were fully staffed) and one […]
Apparent Israeli strike kills senior Hamas figure in Beirut, raises fears conflict could expand
His death could provoke major retaliation by Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah militia.
Police charge 5 people, seize thousands of plants in illegal pot operations at central Maine residences
Sheriff’s deputies first made arrests at a residence in China Saturday before state police made several more Tuesday afternoon.
Falmouth 11-year-old headed to World Irish Dance Championships
Fiona Meyer will compete in the World Irish Dance Championships in April.
South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck; attacker approached for autograph
Liberal opposition leader Lee Jae-myung’s party says he’ recovering at an intensive care unit.
Fire sprinkler system in Saco apartment building extinguishes fire quickly
SACO – The Saco Fire Department responded to a 911 call last week and arrived to find an extinguished apartment fire, thanks to a fire sprinkler system. The Saco Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call shortly before 8 p.m. Dec. 26 from the occupant of an apartment who discovered a fire in a bedroom, […]
AMVETS Post 1 in Biddeford bring Christmas to Maine Veterans’ Home – Scarborough
rtesy AMVETS Post 1 volunteers purchased, wrapped, and delivered Christmas gifts to the residents of the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough. “We got a whole truck load!” said Lionel Lamontagne, post 2nd vice commander as he was welcomed by Katie Berthiaume, director of Recreational Therapy at the veterans’ home. She said, “Donations like these from […]
From Augusta: Leading with compassion in our community
I am writing this column the week before Christmas, knowing that it will be published in shortly after New Year’s Day. While this is certainly a joyous season for many, I want to acknowledge that it can also be a difficult time of year for many of our neighbors. I am thinking of these folks […]