Although Maine will return to a presidential primary next Tuesday, March 3, Democrats throughout the state will still gather to caucus on Sunday, March 8. In South Portland, the Democratic Party Caucus will be held in the Community Center’s 1st floor senior wing at 21 Nelson Road. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with the city […]
February 2020
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Economy grew at 2.1% rate in fourth quarter, but virus threat looms
Economists have downgraded their forecasts for the first quarter of this year as fears of the impact of the coronavirus have escalated.
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Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge headquarters to relocate to Kennebunk
The agency has purchased 188 Brown St., and will open there in 2022, after renovations.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Longtime South Portland planner reflects on 30-year career
Urban planning is more challenging than ever, Haeuser says.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Pennsylvania man killed in Aroostook County snowmobile crash
Eight people have died in snowmobile crashes this riding season in Maine, which is more than the 5-6 the state typically sees each winter.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Rain, high winds disrupt power, rough up coastal Maine
The storm also dumped up to a foot of snow in the mountains, but skies cleared and bright sunshine appeared over southern Maine by Thursday afternoon, and power outages declined significantly.
Posted inNation & World, News
First person in U.S. tests positive for coronavirus with no known link to foreign travel
The individual arrived at UC Davis Medical Center on Feb. 19 but was not tested until Sunday, despite an immediate request to the CDC.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
A Window On the Past – Atwood Lead Co., in Ligonia
This week, we take a look at the Atwood Lead Co., that was founded by William Atwood. Near the end of the Civil War, Atwood talked with the town of Cape Elizabeth about a desire to build a factory in Ligonia for the manufacture of oxidized lead. At a town meeting that took place around […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of virus
The measure comes amid growing concern about the rise in the number of untraceable cases in northern Japan.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics beat Jazz to finish 3-1 on Western road trip
Jayson Tatum had 33 points and 11 rebounds to lead Boston over Utah, 114-103.