WESTBROOK — A two-alarm electrical fire at Asli Market Sunday night was under control in about an hour, according to Fire Chief Andrew Turcotte. Westbrook firefighters were called to the scene on Bridgton Road bout 9:45 p.m. March 15. Because the fire started in the end unit of a larger building that makes up the […]
March 2020
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
State regulators approve sale of Emera Maine
The Maine Public Utilities Commission OK selling the dominant electric utility in eastern and northern Maine to a Canadian company.
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Posted inCoastal Journal
Coastal History: Fly Rod Crosby
Ah, the famous Maine Guide. A tall, stout, square-jawed Teddy Roosevelt of the 21st century. Able to rescue a tourist with one hand and kill a bear with the other, a Maine Guide is the manliest of men. Unless she’s a woman, of course … as the very first Maine Guide happened to be. Tall and […]
Posted inNation & World
Trump moves to blunt heavy impact of coronavirus on U.S. economy
The White House asked Congress on Tuesday to approve a massive rescue package to help businesses and taxpayers cope with the economic crisis that is paired with the pandemic.
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Superintendent’s Notebook: Social distancing critical to keep everyone safe
The new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is evolving rapidly, and the Portland Public Schools has closed all its facilities until March 30. We are transitioning to remote learning and have arranged for the distribution of school meals. I’m writing here now with another important message: It’s critical for families and students to also do their part […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: March 19-26
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies, Uncategorized
Arundel, Kennebunks, courts, county government make operational changes
What’s open, what’s available online or by phone.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Maine financial institutions seek to reassure customers, limit contact
Representatives of banks and credit unions are promoting drive-through and digital access while lobby services are limited.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine’s cases of coronavirus nearly double in a day, to 32
The virus has now been found in 7 of Maine’s 16 counties, and the director of the state’s CDC says, ‘We will likely find additional counties where there is evidence of community transmission.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Cinemas close nationwide, studios push new movies into homes
Some studios took the extraordinary step of funneling new or recently released films onto home viewing platforms.