May 2014
Rita Katherine Caterina, 89: Portland native, enjoyed travelling
PORTLAND — Rita Katherine Caterina, 89, of Portland, died May 15 at Maine Medical Center. She was born in Portland on Aug. 11, 1924, a daughter of James A. and Winnifred E. Gorrivan Quinn. She attended local schools and was a 1943 graduate of Portland High School. While in high school, she was a horseback rider […]
People and Business
Grants and Expansions The Bob Crewe Foundation has awarded a $3 million gift to Maine College of Art to develop a new program that focuses on the study of contemporary music and its relation to visual art. The gift will support an innovative field of study in honor of internationally-known musician, artist, and entrepreneur, Bob […]
Portland Meetings: May 28 to June 3
Wed. 5/28 5:30 p.m. Housing & Community Development Committee CH Thur. 5/29 4 p.m. Development Corporation CH Mon. 6/2 7 p.m. City Council CH Tues. 6/3 6 p.m. Bayside Neighborhood Association Unity Village Community Room
Leaders stunned as voters reject united Europe
The vote for the European Parliament sees a record number of seats go to once-fringe parties.
Masked man who robbed Skowhegan store remains at large
The man was armed with a knife when he made off with cash and the clerk’s car early Monday.
Rolling Stones restart tour two months after Jagger’s girlfriend’s suicide
The band plays a sold-out show in Norway.
Lawyer cites new evidence in killing of Boston police detective
Nineteen-year-old Sean Ellis was one of two men convicted in the death of Detective John Mulligan.
Two ebola deaths cause concern over disease’s spread
The outbreak in West Africa is not yet under control.