More violence was reported around the country on Monday, with at least 8 protesters in 4 cities or towns killed, according to the independent broadcaster and news service Democratic Voice of Burma.
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Bangor Democrat seeks to challenge Jared Golden in a primary
Michael Sutton filed paperwork last week to take on the incumbent in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District in 2022.
Portland seeking input for five-year plan
The city of Portland is seeking community feedback on its five-year community development plan. Through May 31, residents are encouraged to take an online survey at bit.ly/3t6Ui1 , to give their opinion on projects related to parks and recreation, historic preservation, housing and rental assistance, economic development, social services and access to food. The city’s […]
Maine Medical Center begins to ease restrictions for visitors of non-COVID patients
Maine Medical Center announced this week it is beginning to ease its visitor restrictions for patients who do not have COVID-19. According to the new policy, effective March 17, one visitor is allowed in in-patient areas, including critical care, daily from 3-6 p.m. One person is permitted to accompany an adult patient to the emergency […]
Protect your personal information with these online shopping tips
Protect yourself with these helpful security tips for shopping online, and safeguard your data from phishing, hacking, and scams.
Closed since December, Portland Museum of Art to reopen March 25
The museum will be open Thursday through Sunday with advance, timed-ticket entry.
Police: Vandal drives through Wiscasset cemetery wall, knocks over headstone
Police are looking for the public’s help over the incident at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Arts Calendar: March 17-27
‘Always Something’ Dance Ongoing “El Lobo y La Paloma,” a Portland-based Bourassa Dance production, rent or purchase online through Vimeo On Demand. Exhibits “A Walk in the Woods an Annual Exhibit of Landscape Paintings,” 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday-Sunday through March 28. Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Peaks Island. Free, richardboydartgallery.com. “Aestival: […]
Cape Elizabeth native gets Oscar nomination for work on ‘Mank’
Erik Messerschmidt was nominated Monday for his cinematography.
Two charged with assaulting Capitol Police officer who died after Jan. 6 riot
Julian Elie Khater, 32, of Pennsylvania and George Pierre Tanios, 39 of Morgantown, W.Va., are charged with 9 counts including assaulting 3 police officers with a deadly weapon.