Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
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Educators in Portland autism classroom say staffing challenges are safety concern
The teacher in a classroom where an ed tech is accused of sexually exploiting a child says warnings went unheeded and he’s been left out of efforts to make improvements.
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Maine leaders ask Biden to extend FEMA funding for Portland emergency housing
The funding, which is being used to reimburse the city for hotel costs, is scheduled to expire April 1.
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Scarborough Police Deputy Chief John O’Malley retires
A congratulations are in order to Deputy Chief John O’Malley for his numerous years with the Scarborough Police Department.
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‘Black and White’ show opens at Damariscotta’s River Arts
River Arts in Damariscotta begins its winter season with an exhibition in black and white. Running from Feb. 15 through March 26, the “Black & White” show offers a sophisticated collection of works in a wide range of media. River Arts was pleased by the number of entries and community support for this show, according […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Photo backup possibilities
Everywhere we look, it seems, someone is snapping a picture with their phone. As a result, many of us have 1000-plus images stored on our phones, tablets and computers. Thus, a common question is, “Where should I store these images, so they are safe?” Another question is, “I’m getting a message that I am almost […]
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Tom Purcell: Social insecurity
A quarter of a million dollars. That’s the amount that I’ve paid in FICA payroll taxes during my working career, according to my recent Social Security statement. FICA, which stands for “Federal Insurance Contributions Act,” “is a payroll tax that helps fund both Social Security and Medicare programs, which provide benefits for retirees, the disabled […]
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Known for nurturing others, Portland woman died alone in the cold
Mary Odano, who came to America as a refugee from what is now South Sudan, was reported missing this month and found a week later outside her apartment building, dead from hypothermia.
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LePage criticizes Gov. Mills, hands in petitions to run for governor
Paul LePage was joined by dozens of supporters when he submitted nomination papers seeking to become the first person to serve a third nonconsecutive term in the Blaine House.
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Portland charter commission advised to consider local context for leadership models
There’s no clear answer as to how the balance of power between the mayor and city manager should be divided, but trade-offs come with each, a panel of experts told the commission Monday.