The city had been swamped by $6 billion in short-term obligations, and creditors were balking at its attempts to borrow more.
2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine, News
Maine author Andrew Clements, who wrote children’s book ‘Frindle,’ dies at 70
Clements wrote more than 80 children’s books, including the text of picture books about a pampered Egyptian cat, an unbecoming fish and a Christmas in which Mrs. Claus stands in for Santa.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook, Gorham officers complete Wreaths Across America
Members of the Westbrook and Gorham police departments took part in the week-long trip to Arlington Cemetery in Virginia for Wreaths Across America, honoring fallen veterans and their families.
Posted inSports
International team never had much of a chance at Presidents Cup
Despite a lead going into the final day, losing to the U.S. was inevitable for captain Ernie Els and the International team.
Posted inGirls Soccer, Sports, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine
Kelly of Camden Hills named national girls’ soccer player of the year
Kristina Kelly, who led the Windjammers to four straight Class A state championships, is honored by the United Soccer Coaches.
Posted inNation & World
France on strike: Power cuts, schools shuttered, Eiffel Tower closed
Thousands of workers walk off the job Tuesday to protest the government’s plan to raise the retirement age to 64.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Will she run? Sen. Collins set to announce 2020 plans
Maine’s senior senator, who has raised more than $8 million for a re-election campaign, is expected to announce whether she will run.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Arts Calendar: Dec. 26-Jan. 4
New Year’s with Ghost of Paul Revere Greater Portland Auditions Friday 1/3 “Pride & Prejudice,” 6-9 p.m., Portland Players Theater, 420 Cottage Road, South Portland, portlandplayers.org. Exhibits/Galleries “Paperwork,” through Jan. 11, works on paper by Karen Adrienne, Kathleen Florance, Frank Mauceri and Munira Naqui., Cove Street Arts, 71 Cove St., Portland. Free, covestreetarts.com. Sculpture Artist Ron […]
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education, Times Record
Richmond selectmen continue work on school withdrawal request
Elected officials are scheduled to meet with the Budget Committee at the end of the month on the recommended amount of funds to be set aside in the event that town residents vote in March to explore leaving RSU 2.
Posted inTimes Record
Christmas Eve Outdoor Sing-Along Set for Brunswick
All Saints Parish will host a special Christmas carol sing-along in front of the town gazebo located in the park (between Maine Street and Park Row in Brunswick) on Christmas Eve at 7:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. “We sing sacred carols for fifteen minutes of unaccompanied, traditional Christmas carols,” said Deacon […]