The legislation, which comes as Portland sees an influx of asylum seekers, would shorten the waiting period for work eligibility to 30 days.
2022
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: End racial profiling on Maine’s highways
A bill before the Legislature could give law enforcement fewer pretexts to make questionable stops.
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Obituary: Robert Joseph Derosby
WATERVILLE – Robert J. Derosby, 82, passed away at his home on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.
He …
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Obituary: Barbara F. Carney
PORTLAND – Barbara F. Carney, 94, died peacefully on Feb. 8, 2022, at Seventy-Five State Street, Portland, with her daughter, Lisa …
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Obituary: Lynwood Gerald Alexander
UNITY – Lynwood Gerald Alexander, 80, beloved husband of Marie (Kenney) Alexander, passed away on Feb. 3, 2022, at Woodlands Memory …
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Obituary: Ray Vernon Rickards
NORTH ANSON – Ray Vernon Rickards, 79, of North Anson, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. He was born …
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Obituary: William J. Delisle
WINTHROP – William J. Delisle, 77, passed away Feb. 4, 2022, at his home in Winthrop. He was born in Rumford …
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Bird seed sale to benefit bird conservation, education programming
Mid-Coast Audubon plans to accept bird seed orders until Friday, Feb. 25, to raise funds to support bird conservation and education programming. Orders can be placed through the Audubon’s website, or by mail-in form, available at midcoast.maineaudubon.org. Seeds must be picked up between 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, March 5 at one of two […]
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Clinton student makes Vermont college honors list
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Cheryl Nelson of Clinton was named to the 2021 fall student honors list at the Community College of Vermont. This honor recognizes part-time students with a 4.0 grade point average.
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Damariscotta student makes Vermont college dean’s list
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Cait-Jolie Chalmers of Damariscotta was named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at the Community College of Vermont. This honor recognizes full-time students with a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.99.