2023 – Page 3187 – The Portland Press Herald

Rockets hit U.S. base in eastern Syria; no casualties reported

by Associated Press January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, said the rockets were fired by Arab tribesmen in the region who are armed by Iran.

Additional LIHEAP funding reaches Maine

by Maxen Ryder January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Maine has gained an estimated $6.5 million for LIHEAP in addition to earlier funds.

American Journal

A mix of modern and historic at Cherry Hill Farm in Gorham

by Robert Lowell January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

A state-of-the art cow barn is going up next to the restored and reassembled 200-year-old barn at the agricultural heritage preserve.

Cops & Courts, Maine, Nation & World

Wells man intended to kill officers during Times Square attack, court documents state

by Gillian Graham January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Trevor Bickford, 19, was arraigned from his hospital bed Wednesday. A criminal complaint details his interview with investigators after the New Year’s Eve attack.

Times Record

BoomerTECH Adventures: Spring clean your tech devices

by Jill Spencer, Ed Brazee and Chris Toy BoomerTECH Adventures January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

This column is BoomerTECH Adventures’ second annual New Year’s reminder to think about the “health” of your digital devices. Are they full of files and data no longer useful so that phones, tablets and laptops slowly become sluggish? Are you giving out-of-date apps a home that takes up valuable storage space? These 12 tips will […]

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Bath seeks to fill committee vacancies

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

The city of Bath seeks volunteers to fill positions on six municipal committees. Members are needed to serve on the Economic Development, Forestry, Recreation, and Transportation committees and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Interested residents should complete an application form online at Cityofbath.com or go to the Bath City Clerk’s office.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Nomination papers available for District 5 Brunswick council seat

January 4, 2023

Nomination papers are now available for the District 5 Brunswick Town Council seat left vacant by Chris Watkinson’s recent resignation. Nomination papers are due by Jan. 25. A special election will be held Feb. 28 at Town Hall. The winning candidate will serve the balance of the three-year term, which expires at the end of […]

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Don Roy Trio to take stage in Freeport

January 4, 2023

The Don Roy Trio, joined by The Arnott Siblings, will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Meetinghouse Arts in Freeport. The award-winning trio features Don Roy on fiddle, Cindy Roy on piano and Jay Young on bass. In addition to being a popular band on the Maine contra dance scene, the ensemble has […]