Sarah Liziewski of Kennebunk and Christine Carberry, of Rye, New Hampshire, are looking to expand the Purple Striders team for the Jimmy Fund Walk later this year.
June 2022
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Biden administration moves to expand Title IX sexual assault protections
The proposal is expected to lead to new legal battles over the rights of transgender students in schools, especially in sports.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine Med reaches $150 million goal for Portland hospital expansion
Still, the hospital is extending its goal by an additional $20 million for ‘further investments made necessary by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.’
Posted inNation & World, News
Judge approves over $1 billion deal in deadly Florida condo collapse
The bulk of the $1.02 billion total will go to people who lost family members in the collapse of the 12-story building.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Supreme Court expands gun rights, with nation divided
The high court’s first major gun decision in more than a decade split the court 6-3, with the court’s conservatives in the majority and liberals in dissent.
Posted inNation & World, News
Supreme Court rules for Republican lawmakers in voter ID case
The 8-1 decision doesn’t end the more than three-year dispute over the voter ID law, which is not currently in effect.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland allots $3.4 million of its federal pandemic relief funds
The South Portland City Council on Tuesday authorized the allocation of $3.4 million of its American Rescue Plan Funds for 11 projects and programs, most of which aim to combat homelessness and provide services and assistance to unhoused individuals and asylum-seeking families. “You hear a lot of stories across the country about how some of […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Council approves South Portland budget with 5.9% tax increase
The owner of a $400,000 home will pay $344 more in property taxes under the new budget.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Residents petition new dog rules
Concerns raised over amendment to make 7 to 8 p.m. leashed only.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Summer Guide: Recipes to add flavor to any gathering
Warm weather beckons people outdoors. Al fresco dining offers a chance to spend even more time outdoors, and many people will attest that no outdoor gathering is complete without the requisite grilled fare and complementary sides that are staples of spring and summer dining. Try these recipes for a light and healthy summer meal. Is […]