WASHINGTON (AP) — Now in its 10th year, America’s economic expansion still looks sturdy. Yet the partial shutdown of the government that began Saturday has added another threat to a growing list of risks. The stock market’s persistent fall, growing chaos in the Trump administration, higher interest rates, a U.S.-China trade war and a global […]
2018
New Hampshire grand jury indicts convicted Wells sex offender
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — A convicted sex offender from Wells who volunteered to assist children in a junior pipe and drum band without disclosing that he is a registered sex offender in Maine has been indicted by a New Hampshire grand jury on two felony charges. Wells resident Joseph G. Diment, 78, had been convicted in 2014 on […]
Recipe: Spaghetti a baccalà
This recipe serves four to six people.
Free ‘Noël Dinner’ to be offered at St. Martha Church in Kennebunk on Christmas Day
KENNEBUNK — Christmas Day will offer an opportunity for community members to gather together and share in delicious food and fellowship. On Tuesday, Dec. 25, the free, annual “Noël Dinner” will be held at 1 p.m. at St. Martha Church, located at 34 Portland Road in Kennebunk. All are welcome to attend. The event has become a […]
‘Enough is enough’: Two Rumford drug addicts tell of recovery and hope
They share their stories to inspire others to seek help.
Toy Fund: Girl knows the true meaning of Christmas – and she’s only 5
But her mom does want her daughter to experience the joy of finding gifts under the tree.
Next step for Mike Michaud after Congress: His local select board
Never one to stop serving, the former Maine representative with deep ties to East Millinocket looks to help rebulid the mill town.
From Angola to Portland, a migrant family’s treacherous journey to freedom
Fleeing violence back home, a father shepherds his family through a 13,100-mile trek into jungles and raging waters, bound for refuge in Maine.
Asylum seekers travel to Portland in droves, overwhelming city services
The city stands apart for the help offered to those fleeing persecution, but migrants’ numbers have deluged shelters and attorney caseloads.
Some of Maine’s most avid outdoor enthusiasts share their most memorable gifts
Sometimes the best present you can give is one that opens a new door to nature.