Greater Portland Exhibits Aldona Shumway, photography, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., through November. “Mythic/Poetic,” solo exhibit by Ricardo Osmondo Francis, Zero Station, 222 Anderson St., Portland, 347-7000, zerostation.com, through mid-December. “Picture This: The Art and Workings of Illustration Institute,” Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square; on view to Dec. 23. Whimsical dog-themed art show, CIA Café, 72 Ocean St., South Portland […]
November 2016
Falmouth Police Beat: Nov. 10
Arrests 10/29 at 1:02 a.m. Mark W. Pysher, 49, of Columbia Road, Portland, was arrested on Gray Road by Officer Mike Brown on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses 10/24 at 5:52 p.m. Andrew Young, 29, of Lester Street, Portland, was issued a summons on Marshall Drive by Sgt. Kevin Conger on charges […]
The Universal Notebook: No one is responsible
As I write this we do not yet know the results of the election, but we already know our country is in deep, deep trouble. Why? Not just because we are so divided that Americans live in parallel universes, but because of how irresponsible people are these days. We’ve got Donald Trump blaming all of […]
Holiday Events: Nov. 9
Season of Light Celebration: A Cross-Cultural Winter Festival PORTLAND — One Tree Wholistic Learning Center will celebrate cultural holiday traditions at the fifth annual Season of Light Celebration 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Way, Portland. The afternoon of free family fun includes storytelling, arts and crafts, music, food, […]
Yarmouth passes sex offender residency restrictions
The ordinance is intended to prevent some sex offenders from living near schools.
Maine voters poised to put new laws on the books, but margins are narrow
The state stands to join others in legalizing marijuana and increasing the minimum wage and would stand alone in adopting ranked-choice voting.
NHL roundup: Late goal sinks Bruins
Paul Byron scores with 1:02 left as Montreal tops Boston, 3-2.
NBA roundup: Hawks send Cavaliers to first setback
Atlanta holds on despite Cleveland’s late comeback.
Republicans maintain control of Maine Senate by one seat
Democrats also lost ground to Republicans in the House in Tuesday’s elections but still have a one-seat edge.
Voters oust suspended York County probate judge
Bryan Chabot defeated Robert Nadeau, who had been suspended from the bench in July by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.