Lawmakers took public testimony Monday on a bill that would exempt online charter schools from a new vaccine requirement that eliminates philosophical and religious exemptions.
March 2020
Posted inThe Forecaster
Midcoast Meetings: March 13-20
Brunswick Sat. 3/14 1 p.m. Riverwalk Feasibility Study Committee Site Walk Sat. 3/14 2 p.m. Riverwalk Feasibility Study Committee 14 Maine St. Mon. 3/16 6:30 p.m. Town Council TH Tues. 3/17 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board TH Wed. 3/18 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee TH Wed. 3/18 6:15 p.m. Appointments Committee TH Wed. 3/18 6:30 […]
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Coronavirus latest: Trump seeks payroll tax relief as members of Congress isolate themselves
The latest news from around the U.S. and the world on coronavirus: TRUMP CALLS FOR PAYROLL TAX RELIEF TO CALM MARKETS WASHINGTON — President Trump said Monday that his administration will ask Congress to pass payroll tax relief and other quick measures, as a public health and economic maelstrom brought on by the coronavirus drew […]
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Small earthquake reported near Mount Vernon area
The 2.2-magnitude quake occurred at 8:07 a.m. in an area 3.7 miles north of Mount Vernon, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.
Posted inTimes Record
Birth announcements
A boy, Miles Richard Dewey born to Kensley White Richardson and Logan Richard Dewey on February 14, 2020 of Brunswick, Maine. A boy, David James Timm born to Christopher Hanson and Sarah Caitlin Timm (Simmons) on February 23, 2020 of Bath, Maine. Maternal Grandparents, Greg and Cathy Simmons of Siler City, North Carolina. Paternal Grandparents, […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Booker endorses Biden, says he’ll ‘restore honor’ to office
The former vice president continues his strong run of turning competitors into endorsers.
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Dow drops 7.8%, worst fall since 2008, driven by oil, virus
Staggering losses raise fears that a recession might be on the way in the U.S. and that Wall Street’s record-breaking 11-year bull market may be coming to an abrupt end.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Douglas Rooks: Managed primary falls far short of democracy
Super Tuesday was an amazing day, though not for the reasons everyone’s focused on. In a presidential year featuring the most confounding incumbent the nation has ever seen, Democrats were desperately seeking a candidate to unify the party and win in November – even before any major primary voting took place. The confusion was evident […]
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Artists convene to discuss climate crisis
Former Portland poet laureate Martin Steingesser organized Artists Sing Out for Life and the Planet on Saturday in Yarmouth.
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Huge primary turnout seen as a sign of energized Democrats
In Maine, where Joe Biden narrowly defeated Bernie Sanders, over 200,000 registered Democrats voted Tuesday, or about 58 percent.