Carlos Rafael’s boats and fishing permits for cod and haddock will stay in New Bedford and not be spread around New England.
February 2020
Posted inTimes Record
Seniors lunch and lean program to take place in March
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Triad will present a Lunch and Learn Program for seniors at St. Charles Church Hall, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, at 10:30 a.m. March 31. Merrymeeting Bay Triad of Brunswick/Bath/Harpswell/Topsham will assist. This is an opportunity to learn more about issues related to seniors and their families, including learning how to […]
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Posted inTimes Record
Local land trust partners with bat house manufacturer
BatBnB, a company that builds houses for bats and promotes bat conservation, selected the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust from a list of nominees to receive a state-of-the-art bat house. The competition, held by BatBnB, called on bat lovers and conservationists to nominate their favorite local non-profit organizations. “We are so grateful to be part of […]
Posted inTimes Record
Lincoln County spay/neuter program expanding
Thanks to a grant from the Wiscasset-based Elizabeth Ann Leach Charitable Trust, the Animal Welfare Society’s Cleo Fund is expanding its spay/neuter resources for residents of Lincoln County. Through a voucher system, the fund regularly offers reduced cost spay/neuter surgeries to income-qualified individuals statewide. Vouchers are given out on a first-come, first-served basis to qualifying […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Greater Portland Community Calendar: Feb. 26-March 7
Greater Portland Benefits Saturday 2/29 Local Heroes Fundraiser, Portland Media Center Leap Day 2020: 6-10 p.m., 516 Congress St., Portland, by donation, tom@portlandmedia.org, 775-2900. Tuesday 3/3 Tri for a Cure Fundraiser, 4-9 p.m., The Maine Cancer foundation will receive 8% of all food sales at Elsmere BBQ, including takeout, 448 Cottage Road, South Portland. triforacure.org. […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Longtime staffer appointed as new director of Cape Elizabeth library
Rachel Davis, who started as the children’s librarian, has worked at Thomas Memorial for almost 30 years.
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoinham Selectman to run for Maine House
Republican Bowdoinham Selectman Peter “Tony” Lewis is running for Maine House District 55, according to a news release. House District 55 consists of Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, most of Richmond and Perkins Island Township. The release states Lewis will “support targeted broadband expansion, property tax reform and home rule if elected.” “I got into politics because I […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Kennebunk Chief MacKenzie recognized for substance use disorder work
He’s made an ‘outstanding contribution of law enforcement,’ peers say.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
N.H. police chief stripped of duties disrobes, walks into storm
The police chief in a New Hampshire town took it literally when he was stripped of his duties.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Father of murdered journalist takes on YouTube over refusal to remove graphic videos
Despite repeated requests from the father of Alison Parker and others, videos of her death remain on YouTube, as do countless other graphic videos that show people dying.