Two major fires in the Los Angeles area, the Palisades and Eaton fires, have killed at least 27 people and destroyed more than 14,000 structures.
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Community News – Carney welcomes Cape Elizabeth student to the Maine Senate
On Jan. 14, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, welcomed Dax Barrett-Nedwell, of Cape Elizabeth, to the Senate Chamber. Dax, a fifth-grader at Cape Elizabeth Middle School, served as an honorary page in the Senate Chamber. “I love having young people actively participate in public service,” said Carney in a news release. “Honorary pages deliver documents […]
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Maine joins effort to block Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship
Maine plaintiffs, including the attorney general, have joined a pair of federal lawsuits arguing that the president’s executive order violates the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of citizenship to anyone born in the US.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
South Portland Middle evacuated for second time because of gas odor
Staff and students were evacuated for about 20 minutes Tuesday morning while the fire department determined there was no leak, the superintendent said.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Your guide to the essential David Lynch films and TV shows
A primer for Lynch’s best movies and TV shows, from ‘Twin Peaks’ to ‘Blue Velvet,’ to be enjoyed in a dark room with a big cup of black coffee.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Coastal communities prepare for winter storms
A series of winter storms bashed the southern Maine coastline last January. This year, coastal towns hope to be prepared.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Things to Do: Jan. 23
Thursday, January 23 Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Light refreshments will be served. Free. FMI, email [email protected]. New Year Organizing, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dyer Library , 371 Main St., Saco. Join Aubrey Heller from Clutter Free ME in the Deering Room to learn […]
Posted inNation & World, New England
US border patrol agent fatally shot in Vermont, authorities say
The FBI says a suspect in the shooting was killed and a second suspect was injured and taken into custody.
Posted inKennebunk Post
School board approves superintendent bonus
Dr. Terri Cooper will receive a bonus of $9,690.
Posted inTimes Record
Cooking at the Cove: Quick and colorful vegetable dishes
This tasty bowl of goodness with its unique spices is a filling vegetarian main dish for your weekday dinner. If you prefer, chicken, shrimp, pork, ground turkey, sausage or scrambled egg are all excellent additions for added protein. This is a fantastic way to use up any leftover cooked rice and all the veggies left […]