Animal adoptions spiked during the pandemic, but as more people return to work in-person many animals are being surrendered to local humane societies and shelters.
2022
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Man, 59, killed when pickup crashes into tree in Princeton
Maine State police are investigating the fatal crash in Washington County.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Maine teacher shortage fueled by some leaving profession early as rate of new educators lags
High expectations with low pay, coupled with the added stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted at least two central Maine educators to look for new jobs.
Posted inMaine
COVID-19 hospitalizations relatively low in Maine as more cases reported
The Maine CDC announced 282 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday and three additional deaths.
Posted inThings to Do
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to Perform ‘Family Classics’
The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rohan Smith, plans to presents two concerts of music for the whole family at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20 at the Orion Performing Arts Center, 50 Republic Ave. in Topsham. Musical triple threat, […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
View from Away: Yes, condemn Putin’s evil, but remember Russia wants freedom
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Another View: Imagine if whites were treated like the Wabanaki
Sometimes it is difficult to understand and empathize with another person or group regarding an incident or serious long-term predicament or injustice. To walk in someone else’s shoes, it requires personalizing the issue. With that in mind, please imagine yourself, family, friends, and all white people as victims of a very aggressive and brutal group […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rep. Mike Perkins: Corridor could have helped with high electricity prices
It may still. But for now, we’re stuck with paying high rates to out-of-state and foreign companies.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: Flavored tobacco sales ban will hurt minority-owned businesses
We pray that lawmakers consider the crippling impact a statewide ban on the legal sales of flavored tobacco will have on our businesses and the people we serve, an Augusta store owner writes.