240 Strings presents: Folksong traditons 240 Strings presents their third free community concert of the season on March 16 at 3 p.m. at Portland Conservatory, 28 Neal St. in Portland. The Portland Piano Trio will play music by Antonin Dvorak and Dinu Wijeratne, and 240 Strings students will be featured later in the program. The […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Madison residents, officials raise concerns as Sheriff’s Office staffing shortages continue
At a lightly attended public hearing Monday night, Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said his office continues to struggle with staffing as it works to cover every law enforcement shift required by Madison’s contract with the Sheriff’s Office.
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Obituary: Roger Williams
KENNEBUNK — Roger Frederick Williams transitioned peacefully from this existence to the next surrounded by his loving family on Feb. 22, 2024. Roger was born Aug. 2, 1933, in Ellisburg, New York, the only child of the Reverend Roger Fisk Williams and Carolyn (Kroner) Williams. He graduated from Lowville High School in 1951 and was […]
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Obituary: Lorraine E. Lambert
BIDDEFORD — Lorraine E. Lambert, a beloved resident of Biddeford, passed away on Feb. 23, 2024. Born on Sept. 16, 1935, to Levi and Evelyn (Gordon) Albert, she dedicated her career to caregiving, bringing comfort and compassion to those she served. Lorraine found joy in dancing, country music, shopping, and cooking, but above all, she treasured […]
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Portland police investigate shots fired near Woodfords Corner
Investigators responded Monday afternoon to a report of multiple shots being fired from multiple vehicles.
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College notebook: Bowdoin, Bates hosting games in NCAA Div. III women’s basketball tournament
St. Joseph’s College and Maine Maritime Academy will be on the road in the first round of the tournament.
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Boeing hit by damning report faulting safety procedures
Regulators found that management oversight of employees responsible for investigative duties could ‘potentially compromise’ safety and lead to retaliation.
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What recession? Forecasters raise expectations for U.S. economy in 2024
Though measures of inflation have plummeted from their heights and are nearing the Federal Reserve’s target level, many Americans remain unhappy that average prices are still about 19% higher than they were when President Biden took office.
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Portland City Council votes unanimously to partner with MDOT on Franklin Street redesign
The council also unanimously voted to designate a greenspace in Libbytown as a city park, and to provide a loan for an affordable housing project.
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Ohio commission awards bids to frack oil and gas under state parks, wildlife areas
Fracking opponents decried the commission as being ‘sheep’ and giving in to corporate greed at the expense of Ohio greenspace.