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September 2018
Portland man identified as victim of Presumpscot River crash
Jonathan D. Patry, 38, of Portland was found dead inside his car after someone saw the vehicle upside down in the river Thursday morning.
Lawsuit settlement will allow Maine prison inmate to get medication for opioid addiction
‘Withholding needed treatment actually undermines our chances of keeping people off of opiates,’ says Zachary Heiden, legal director for the ACLU of Maine.
Forced off: Exhibit explores history of Malaga Island’s lost residents
GORHAM –A century ago, Maine forced a group of mixed-race fishermen and families living on a small island just off Phippsburg from their homes. A fifth of the residents were incarcerated — on questionable grounds — at the Maine School for the Feebleminded in New Gloucester. Most would live out the majority of the rest […]
Reconciliation, food featured in Brunswick’s second Indigenous Peoples Day
BRUNSWICK — A week of events reflecting on America’s native populations and heritages are slated leading up to Brunswick’s second Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 8. Brunswick’s Unitarian Universalist Church will host Rachel Sayet, an indigenous scholar and member of the Mohegan Nation, who will discuss indigenous foods and food sovereignty among Native Americans. That presentation […]
Faith Notes: ‘Mapping Church Missions’ book review
As a member of a small, rural Maine church, I often wonder how to make our congregation more relevant to our community. For the people who walk through our doors on Sunday morning, we are a friendly, encouraging bunch — so much so that the coffee hour often eclipses the service. But there are far […]
Boat tours explore legends, lore of Midcoast lighthouses
BATH — Get a guided glimpse at the history and folklore behind some of Maine’s iconic Midcoast lighthouses on boat tours hosted by the Maine Maritime Museum. Passengers will see up to six lighthouses, depending on weather and wave conditions. On the list are Doubling Point Light, Hendricks Head Light, Seguin Island Light, Ram Island Light, […]
Horoscopes
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Keep track of your week, Aries. Review your schedule frequently. You never know which learning experiences will come your way. Think about how they make you feel. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your mind is buzzing like a bee and it can be challenging to find some time to […]
Ring in the fall at Boothbay Railway Village
BOOTHBAY — Celebrate the bounty of autumn during Family Harvest Days at Boothbay Railway Village a litany of events themed after the harvest season. Hayrides and train rides, pumpkin picking and decorating, crafts, butter churning, cider pressing, cooking demonstrations and tasty treats to enjoy, animal exhibitors, sheepdog demonstrations, blacksmithing, and weaving are just a few of […]
Victim, driver identified in fatal South Portland crash
Police say Patrick Donaghue, 20, of Wilton died and William Blanchard, 18, of Gorham was driving.