The neighborhood sing-along in Deering Center had its inspiration in Italy, where people on lockdown have opened their windows to spread cheer.
March 2020
Posted inNation & World
A new message on coronavirus in hard-hit areas: Don’t get tested
Health officials say the battle to contain the virus is lost, and broad testing will burn through supplies needed in ICUs.
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Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Hawaii to begin quarantine of travelers to state
And Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, have tested negative for the coronavirus
Posted inNation & World
Singer, actor, ‘The Gambler’: Kenny Rogers dies at 81
Rogers, whose musical career spanned jazz, folk, country and pop, has died at 81.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Senate bill would shortchange those who need COVID relief most
Press Angus King and Susan Collins to ensure that the legislation that passes doesn’t penalize lower-income families.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Portland cold-storage facility could stymie completion of commuter rail
I was disheartened to see that plans for building a cold-storage facility right on the Portland waterfront have been revived (March 5). Two months ago, over 50 Portland residents signed a letter raising concerns with that location. The site is basically old landfill – and susceptible to coastal flooding; the added traffic will greatly increase […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Reform Maine’s referendum process
Recent and not-so-recent events suggest to me the need for reform of the state referendum process. Too many special interests have hijacked the referendum process for their gain. (Shawn Scott’s $9 million attempt to secure himself and only himself a casino license certainly leads this category.) Too often have paid signature gatherers used unsavory tactics […]
Posted inBicentennial, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
On this date in Maine history: March 21
March 21, 2015: A lift at Sugarloaf ski resort in Carrabassett Valley stops and rolls backward, injuring seven adults, four of whom require hospital treatment. The incident strands about 200 skiers and snowboarders on the lift for about 90 minutes. On June 25, Sugarloaf announces $1.3 million in upgrades to lift safety, including a new […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Taking risks for the right reasons – common good, not private gain
Frances Perkins not only served as the first woman in the Cabinet but also acted to save refugees from Nazi terror.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: China-bashing might make Trump’s base happy, but it puts everyone at risk
We need Beijing to provide guidance as we prepare for an onslaught of COVID-19 cases.
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