New council and school board members were sworn in, and amendments to town center requirements and L.D. 2003 zoning were sent to the Ordinance Committee and Planning Board for review, respectively.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Feds announce permanent extension of asylum seeker work permits
Sen. Angus King, Rep. Chellie Pingree and Gov. Janet Mills recently asked federal officials to extend the maximum amount of time eligible immigrants and asylum seekers have for extensions on work permit renewals, from 180 days to 540.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Travis Lazarczyk: Surging UMaine men’s hockey set for break
Even with 12-2-2 record at the break, the UMaine men’s hockey team has to continue improving in the second half of the season.
Posted inNews
Rumford mill mishap causes discolored snow; residents advised to steer clear
Town officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon there was a release of spent black liquor which resulted in precipitation of brown or tan colored snow. Schools were asked to tell children not to play with ‘brown snow.’
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots cut wide receiver K.J. Osborn
Osborn played just seven games in his only season with New England after signing a one-year deal in March.
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chocolate Church: Join the annual holiday sing-along
I was lucky to call the late, great American composer, arranger and conductor Alice Parker a friend. She was also a guide and teacher of sorts to me — mostly through long conversations held in her kitchen. Alice once said, “Song is a right and need. It is human communication at its most elemental level.” […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Bridgton celebrates Festival of Lights
Bridgton welcomed the holiday season with its annual Festival of Lights, featuring walk-through attractions, craft fairs and a holiday parade, among other events.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Garrett Whitlock part of Red Sox’s bullpen plan
Boston’s bullpen is still a work-in-progress, but Whitlock will be a part of it.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine State Music Theatre to host Santa and Mrs. Claus for holiday sing-along
Maine State Music Theatre is hosting a magical holiday event for families this Saturday: the MSMT Santa Sing-Along. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 14, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at MSMT Creative Studios, 22 Elm St., Brunswick. This festive event will offer children the opportunity to meet the holiday icons, share […]
Posted inTimes Record
Lincoln Theater to screen in-depth Van Gogh documentary
Lincoln Theater will present “Exhibition On Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers,” a documentary that explores the genius and passion of Vincent Van Gogh, screening at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, and 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Directed by David Bickerstaff and produced by Phil Grabsky, the film offers a rare opportunity to dive into […]