Members of the recently abolished Walker Memorial Library Board of Regents agree there was a problem, but disagree on the cause.
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Retirements leave big boots to fill at Gorham Fire Department
Call Deputy Chief Jim Poitras and Chief Robert Lefebvre have a combined 96 years of experiences in fire service.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
USM to open fall semester under new health, safety protocols
To help stop the spread of the coronavirus, the University of Southern Maine will conduct regular testing, limit class sizes, increase cleaning and require masks to be worn outside on the Portland, Gorham and Lewiston campuses.
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Maine Backyard Campout encourages safe outdoor fun amid pandemic
Nearly 30 communities have so far signed up for the July 10-11 weekend event.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Children’s book festival showcases Black experience
Running through Aug. 31, the Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival aims to inspire and entertain.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Musicians join in for Independence Day show to combat hunger
SummerFest ME’s Ending Hunger at Home will feature more than 20 local, regional and national acts to raise money for two Maine organizations fighting food insecurity.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
LGBTQ+ groups unite for Pride Across Maine
With this month’s Pride Portland Parade canceled because of social distancing restrictions, Pride organizations from around the state are coming together online to celebrate throughout the summer.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Atkinson challenges Payeur for Buxton seat on SAD 6 board
BUXTON — Lindsey Atkinson is challenging incumbent Arthur Payeur Jr. for a three-year Buxton seat on the SAD 6 board. The district includes Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington and Standish. Payeur has served one term on the board. Atkinson is a mother of two children in the district. The election is set for July 14. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Rock Row plans for largest conference center in Maine
Waterstone Properties says the conference center will be modeled on a venue in Georgia that has a capacity of 8,000 people.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Saccarappa Falls fish passage takes shape
Despite the pandemic, work to restore the fish passage on the Presumpscot River is progressing, and will wrap up the work toward the end of the year.