KENNEBUNK — Emily Dickinson’s poetry expresses loneliness, delight, passion, despair and hope, and Patricia Mulholland of Arundel has written a chamber theater piece titled “A Solitude of Space,” celebrating this 19th century poet. Mulholland along with singers Karen Stathoplos, Vicki Adams, and David O’Brien of Mosaic, narrator Kim Krauss, and pianist April Masse will present this […]
2019
Posted inJournal Tribune
Earth Day event in Saco scheduled for Saturday
SACO — The Saco Parks and Recreation Department is inviting community members to celebrate the Earth and asking for help cleaning up this Saturday at its Earth Day celebration. Earth Day was founded on April 22, 1970, by U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin to promote awareness of environmental issues. Later that same year, Congress […]
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Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: This week, we learn how to misspell cemetery
Adults in Portland get new places to imbibe cocktails and beer, and the kids get an invitation to show off their baking skills. Pets rise from the dead.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Man charged with drunken driving after Buxton police notice ‘strange sight’
BUXTON — A Waterboro man was charged with drunken driving after he backed into another vehicle and inadvertently began towing it behind his truck,Buxton police say . Officers Jessica Ramsay and Derek Dinsmore were on patrol around 11 p.m. Saturday when they saw a large pick-up truck that appeared to be towing a vehicle pull […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Convenience should not be factor in shelter location
Let’s face the facts: No one wants a homeless shelter in their neighborhood. The way that the shelters are run in Portland is horrible. Low- or no-barrier means that all comers are welcome. I walk by the Portland soup kitchen frequently. I am a male and not the timid type, but it feel unsafe walking […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Sri Lanka’s decision to block social media after bombings sets alarming precedent
Internet platforms can be used to spread disinformation – but they are also key to legitimate information.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Terry: Hardworking Mainers should receive a ‘cost of living refund’
L.D. 1491 would replace the Maine earned income tax credit with a bigger credit available to more people.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Local clean elections program would open door to more Portland candidates
Public campaign financing for municipal races would make it easier for all citizens to seek public office.
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Manson follower Van Houten gets another shot at release
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten is getting another chance at getting out of prison following a years-long saga that has seen a board recommend her parole three separate times. Van Houten’s case is being heard before California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal, which will consider whether to overturn a Los […]
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Disorderly conduct, domestic violence among Biddeford Police Log items
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from April 15 to April 22: • Roger G. Daigle, 56, of Biddeford, was arrested for disorderly conduct (loud, unreasonable noise). • William S. Guillette, 61, of Biddeford, was issued a summons for assault. • Michael D. Bissonnette, 54, of Biddeford, […]