The Portland man drove more than 115 mph before losing control of his car on an interstate off ramp Sunday evening, say police.
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Posted inCoastal Journal
Experts unconcerned about recent dolphin, porpoise deaths in Maine
Lynda Doughty, Marine Mammals of Maine founding executive director, said there are no obvious connections between the recent deaths of four animals.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Maine, Portland Forecaster
Legislature backs Bridgton man’s tribute to Maine as state’s official ‘Song of the 21st Century’
Terry Swett wrote “My Sweet Maine” in celebration of the state’s bicentennial, and a bill to make it “Maine’s Song of the 21st Century” was adopted by the Maine House.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
New deputy secretary of state puts focus on ‘equity, inclusion’
Joann Bautista, of Portland, has been hired for the newly created position of policy advisor to the secretary of state.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Sweetser to address increased local mental health needs
The need for services was a growing concern before the pandemic, which clinicians say has sparked more cases of anxiety and depression.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Maine Historical plans for future preservation of past
A new system will allow Maine Historical Society to expand the safe storage of its vast collection.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Bath Tech students filling a pandemic void at Midcoast senior center
A partnership with Mid Coast Senior Health Center gives the school’s CNA students practical experience and the center some much-needed caregivers.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
New director of deaf center focuses on students’ personal success
The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing continues to serve deaf and hard-of-hearing students statewide despite COVID-19 restrictions, something that the new director is passionate about due to her experience growing up deaf in rural Maine.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Topsham voters approve $13.5 million municipal budget
Topsham Town Manager Derek Scrapchansky expects the budget to drop tax rate by 1.3 %.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster
Freeport continues to explore tax break for L.L.Bean
FREEPORT — The Town Council was expected to discuss a 30-year, $10 million tax break for L.L.Bean on Tuesday night. The project would greatly expand, enhance and modernize the company’s corporate headquarters, adding a second floor to the main building that would bring the campus to a total of about 400,000 square feet. The estimated […]