Village school reopens after COVID-19 flare-up Village Elementary School in Gorham reopened Tuesday, a day after it was closed “to tighten” safety procedures in the cafeteria in the wake of five active cases of COVID-19 at the school, Principal Jodi Mezzanotte said. The number rose to six cases at the school on Tuesday, according to […]
Susan Collins
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Here’s Something: Boos and Bravos
Welcome to another edition of Boos and Bravos, the occasional, quick-hit, catchall column of “Here’s Something,” where we heap praise or criticism on a range of current topics. BRAVO to Sen. Susan Collins on her 8,000th roll-call vote in the U.S. Senate, where she has served since January 1997. The Republican has honored Maine with […]
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the House has passed the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, to extend requirements for an employer to accommodate women to pump their breast milk at work.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the House has passed the Free Veterans from Fees Act, to waive special use permit fees for military veterans events at war memorials on federal land in the Washington, D.C., area.
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Maine’s senators push for new diplomatic post to focus on Arctic issues
Angus King and Susan Collins seek new State Department job to elevate issues that may help Maine in a warming world
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Sen. Susan Collins: Health care workforce shortages are a state issue
The U.S. senator from Maine said it should be up to employers to convince workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House has passed the Women’s Health Protection Act. The bill would remove various restrictions on abortion, including those based on time after gestation, established by state and local governments.
Posted inTimes Record
Collins, King: Bath shipyard helping Navy design new class of ship
The Navy’s next type of ship, which is still in the early planning phases, is expected to replace the main types of ship Bath Iron Works builds.
Posted inLocal & State
In wake of Texas law, abortion again becomes a hot topic in Maine
Pro-choice politicians decry Supreme Court’s refusal to block the highly restrictive new law.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Senator’s efforts help older Mainers stay safe
At Spectrum Generations, it is our mission to promote the well-being and independence of older and disabled adults, with the support of their care partners, to live in their community of choice. For the vast majority of seniors, that means remaining within the comfort of their own homes for as long as it is safe […]