Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is reviewing its deer permitting system because of concerns that hunters aren’t harvesting enough to adequately manage the population.
October 11, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Vital services that rely on MaineCare struggle to compete for workers
In a tight labor market exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, managers of care facilities funded by the state’s version of Medicaid say hiring has never been harder.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine lobster industry decries lack of clarity on enforcement of new whale-protection rules
Federal officials said they expect high compliance and will focus on educating violators, although big penalties can be invoked based on a patchwork of environmental laws.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High school teams face narrow options for using college facilities this winter
Some colleges in Maine are not allowing high school events on their campuses, while others are requiring proof of vaccination for teams and fans.
Posted inSports
Sports on TV: Monday, October 11, 2021
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, October 11 EQUESTRIAN 7:30 p.m. CBSSN — FEI: The World Cup of Jumping, Sacramento, Calif. (Taped) MARATHON 7:30 a.m. NBCSN — The Boston Marathon: From Boston MLB BASEBALL 1 p.m. TBS — N.L. Division Series: Milwaukee at Atlanta, Game 3 3:30 p.m. FS1 — A.L. […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Camden library to celebrate 250 years of Maine quilting
The Camden Public Library plans to host museum curator Laureen LaBar for an online presentation about her new book, “Maine Quilts: 250 Years of Comfort and Community,” at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, via Zoom. In her book, LaBar coaxes stories out of objects and uses those stories to enlighten, entertain, and bring new voices […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Oct. 11
100 Years Ago: 1921 Saturday evening a hallowe’en party was given to the advanced pupils of the Lincoln school by their teacher, Miss Lila J. Allen in her father’s carpet factory which was well heated and spacious, an ideal place for parties, lending itself admirably to the weird Hallowe’en decorations which included balloons, flyers, black […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Think outside the box and make decisions that suit your needs
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emily Deschanel, 45; Jane Krakowski, 53; Lennie James, 56; Joan Cusack, 59. Happy Birthday: Make adjustments that make a difference. Expand your interests or master a skill that will ease the stress of buying you freedom or peace of mind. Enjoy the people who put a smile on your face, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
COVID vaccine OK for pregnant and breastfeeding women
DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter is still nursing her 10-month-old son. She decided to get the Pfizer vaccine and continue breastfeeding. Her doctor did not advise her against it. Do you have an opinion or more information about this matter? I’ve read that COVID antibodies are present in breastmilk. — B.H. ANSWER: COVID-19 vaccination is […]
Posted inConnections
Lewiston seeks donated tree for holiday event
The city of Lewiston is in search of a donated tree to be used as its annual Christmas tree. This year the city plans to place the tree in Dufresne Plaza in downtown Lewiston, amidst a new holiday celebration scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 11. The tree being sought needs to be a spruce or fir, […]