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Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Misguided EPA rule would take health science out of policy decisions

by Daniel Oppenheim Special to the Press Herald April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

The proposal purports to protect privacy but would actually pave the way for regulations based on political bias.

Northern Forecaster

Oceanview sees 7th virus patient, respiratory care center moves to town

by Chance Viles April 2, 2020March 31, 2020

Council Chairwoman Amy Kuhn said the town has received reports of people ignoring social distancing protocols and visiting properties that have been closed to the public.

Northern Forecaster

Falmouth planners delay final approval for Homestead Acres condo project

by Chance Viles April 2, 2020March 31, 2020

The Planning Board will meet again on the proposed 68-unit condominium development on a date to be determined.

The Forecaster

School Notebook: April 1

April 1, 2020March 30, 2020

Merit award winner Hannah Martin is a merit award winner in the 32nd Annual Lions International Peace Poster contest. A resident of Falmouth within Maine Lions District 41, she was one 23 merit winners from 600,000 entries from 57 countries. The posters were judged at club, district and multiple district levels before reaching the international […]

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: We’ve had to stop volunteering at Preble Street – please take our place

by Susan Sterling Special to the Press Herald April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

People at lower risk of COVID-19 are urged to consider donating their time to organizations that can’t close their doors without abandoning the most vulnerable.

The Forecaster

Northern Meetings: April 2-9

March 30, 2020

Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if meetings are still being held.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster

Local access stations hopeful they’ll be back in low digits

by Chance Viles March 25, 2020March 24, 2020

Local public access stations are pleased with a recent ruling that will return their channels to familiar, low-number channels, but an appeal of the ruling is likely.

The Forecaster

Northern Meetings: March 26-April 2

March 23, 2020March 24, 2020

Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.