The state will receive a sharp increase in shipments of the Moderna vaccine, enabling independent pharmacies and local public safety departments to offer clinics.
2021
New jobless claims fall in Maine; U.S. claims hit a pandemic low
Although unemployment applications are declining in Maine, they remain higher than weekly totals from late summer 2020.
Blue Jays shake up lineup, beat Red Sox 6-3 at Fenway
Looking to spark a scuffling offense, Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo shook up his lineup and the Blue Jays responded immediately in a 6-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox
Pisces: Someone from your past will offer insight into your future
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Heard, 35; Sherri Shepherd, 54; Jeffrey Dean Morgan, 55; Jack Nicholson, 84. Happy Birthday: Follow through with your plans. A productive strategy will push you into unusual territory. Strive to be and do your best, and the results you get will far exceed your expectations. Don’t settle for less […]
A glimpse to the future: Cassidy MacIsaac never shies away from change
OXFORD — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School senior Cassidy MacIsaac is no stranger to making adjustments and making them work for her. MacIsaac enrolled at Oxford Hills Tech School’s engineering and architectural design class her sophomore year. But when asked if her plans are to become an architect, she laughed and said, “actually, no.” She is […]
New owners check in to Norway motel
Vincent and Michelle Williams, self-proclaimed house flippers, have set their sights on Norway’s Inn Town Motel. They will move from Bridgton to Norway to manage it in person.
SAD 44 board approves budget, up 2%
REGION — At their April 12 meeting, SAD 44 board members unanimously approved a proposed FY’ 22 school budget of $12,393,532 to send to district voters in June. If approved, the budget would increase $253,571 over last year’s budget of $12,139,961. The total increase is 2.09%. “One of the things the budget committee was focused […]
District Exchange needs new spot
BETHEL — Last week, the Bethel Area District Exchange announced that it’s looking for a new location. A Facebook post was made on the exchanges page saying “Unfortunately, The District Exchange was unable to come to an agreement with management on the lease for our current location. We feel very fortunate to have been in […]
Remembering WWII Vet Willie Coolidge
REGION — As D-Day approaches on June 6, the 77th anniversary of the Allies landing on the beaches of France, we take a moment to recognize the bravery and valor of one who fought in WWII. World War II veteran Wilfred “Willie” Coolidge’s courageous and brave actions in battle were one of the many reasons […]
Remembering WWII Vet Willie Coolidge
REGION — World War II veteran Wilfred “Willie” Coolidge’s courageous and brave actions in battle were one of the many reasons he exemplified what it meant to belong to the generation considered “the greatest.” In November of 2010, with his 86th birthday having just passed, Coolidge, along with four others were recognized by The Consul […]