Dr. Daniel Figueiredo will donate a portion of proceeds from exams at his new dental studio to Maine Operation Game Thief.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Wastewater testing to aid in coronavirus response
The test can detect the presence of the virus in an area up to a week before individual clinical testing points to it.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Many beachgoers undeterred after Harpswell shark attack
In response to Julie Dimperio Holowach’s July 27 death off Bailey Island in Harpswell, some beaches prohibited wading in past one’s waist.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth names new public works director
CAPE ELIZABETH — Falmouth Public Works Director Jay Reynolds will be the new supervisor of public works in Cape Elizabeth, according to Town Manager Matthew Sturgis. “We’re overjoyed to have Jay come on board,” Sturgis said. “He’s just fantastic.” The Town Council confirmed Reynolds’ hiring on July 20 and he is expected to start Aug. […]
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Topsham voters approve $13.5 million municipal budget
Topsham Town Manager Derek Scrapchansky expects the budget to drop tax rate by 1.3 %.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
New Gloucester group calls on AMVETS to stop using Confederate flag
The group also held its first monthly anti-racism rally last Saturday at Coolidge Family Farms on Lewiston Road.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
‘There’s still a lot of light’: Bath teen scores national attention for local ‘Wicked Good News’ webcast
Addie Hinds, who created the Bath-focused YouTube show, recently got a nod from Parade magazine.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster, Times Record
Freeport’s Desert of Maine looks to future expansion and $1M investment
The landmark venue’s owners look to have a zoning district created that would allow for a cafe, larger musical performances, and an arts center.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland weighs how long homeless encampment can stay
Organizers said the effort, which has helped to provide food, clothing and medical care for 200 people, will continue until their demands are met.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
New public health director for city hopes for wider impact
Milestone Recovery’s Bob Fowler will lead the city’s public health division, which oversees substance abuse treatment and prevention services, chronic and infectious disease response, as well as health equity and family health.