Chebeague Island Thur. 3/19 6 p.m. Coastal Water Commission CIH Cumberland Sat. 3/14 8 a.m. Budget Workshop TH Tues. 3/17 7 p.m. Planning Board TH Wed. 3/18 6:30 p.m. Prince Memorial Library Advisory Committee PML Durham Thur. 3/19 6:30 p.m. Land Use Ordinance Hearing 654 Hallowell Rd. Falmouth Tues. 3/17 4 p.m. Parks and Community […]
March 2020
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine Natural Gas to be fined $50,000 for safety violations
The utility, a subsidiary of Central Maine Power Co.’s parent company, delivers pipeline gas to 4,800 customers in the Augusta, Brunswick and Windham areas.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Schools could decide use of body cams next week
The agreement has further clarified the chain of custody of recordings and when the cameras can be used.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
City prepares for potential of coronavirus
The coronavirus has not impacted travel into or out of Portland, but has caused city and school officials to increase daily sanitizing.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System prohibits nonessential travel, encourages students to stay on campus
Residence and dining halls will remain open during spring break next week, and students will not be charged for additional room and board costs.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
New Portland inn takes ‘gathering house’ approach
The Blind Tiger opened last month in an 1823 building that most recently housed The Danforth Inn.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Coronavirus latest: New York creates containment zone in epicenter of outbreak
The latest news from around the U.S. and the world on coronavirus: NEW YORK CREATES 1-MILE CONTAINMENT ZONE IN NEW ROCHELLE New York has created a one-mile containment zone in New Rochelle, the epicenter of the state’s outbreak, to curb spread of the virus on the doorstep of New York City, Democratic Gov. Andrew M. […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
‘Panic to Progress’: Bath church to host 5 sessions on clean energy solutions
The Neighborhood church plans this spring to install solar panels to reduce its carbon footprint.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: March 11-18
Wed. 3/11 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Committee CH Thur. 3/12 4 p.m. Board of Harbor Commission CH Mon. 3/16 8 a.m. Legislative Committee CH Mon. 3/16 5:30 p.m. City Council CH Tues. 3/17 11:30 a.m. Land Bank Commission CH Tues. 3/17 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Executive Session CH Tues. 3/17 5:30 p.m. Planning Board […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
The Universal Notebook: Should Mike Bloomberg exist?
“Mayor Bloomberg, should you exist?” asked political reporter Chuck Todd. “I can’t speak for all billionaires,” Michael Bloomberg replied. “All I know is, I’ve been very lucky, made a lot of money and I’m giving it away to make this country better.” Billionaires justify their existences by giving their billions away. That seems to be the prevailing ethic among the very rich. […]