March 2020
Posted inThe Forecaster
Local chambers of commerce launch Pay It Forward Maine
PORTLAND — As businesses and employers try to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce and other chambers of commerce across the state have launched Pay It Forward Maine. “In this unprecedented time, we know everyone is feeling the financial impact, especially our small businesses–who make up 99% of our […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
County Emergency Management Agency seeks personal protective equipment
PORTLAND — The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency is seeking new, unopened boxes of personal protective equipment for emergency medical technicians, firefighters and law enforcement officers responding to COVID-19. “Cumberland County residents, businesses, nonprofits and whole community partners can help our first responders fight COVID-19 by donating (personal protective equipment) that they may have in […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Dutch museum says van Gogh painting stolen in overnight raid
The Singer Laren museum east of Amsterdam says ‘Spring Garden’ by the Dutch master was taken in the early hours of Monday.
Posted inNation & World, Sports, Uncategorized
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year’s games.
Posted inMaine Street
Watch: ‘On this date in Maine history’ March 31, featuring Joe Owen
Read the full text of “On this date in Maine history: March 31.” Read more from our history series. Explore our Maine bicentennial page.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Lights at dusk in Kennebunk to thank essential workers
Putting up window displays and lights in difficult times dates back to colonial days.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
All-stars were plentiful this winter
Local standouts earn postseason honors
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
The Latest: Furloughs at major U.S. companies signal mounting economic distress
Some economists predict that the number of unemployed Americans could top 40 million by mid-April.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Remember, we are all in this together
We’ve been thrown off our routines, robbed of our usual social contacts, and plunged into uncertainty, but there’s help if you need it.
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