Midcoast Youth Center in Bath is hosting a learning series focused on career exploration, work, personal enrichment and money management. The series will be from 2:30-4 p.m. on select Thursdays through May beginning Feb. 29 at the Midcoast Youth Center Office, 6 Oak Grove Ave. The series is part of COAST (Career Opportunities and Advancing […]
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Ex-FBI informant charged with fabricating Biden bribery story to remain jailed until trial
A federal judge orders Alexander Smirnov’s detention after prosecutors raised concerns that the man who claims to have ties to Russian intelligence could flee the country.
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Age Friendly South Portland – Where snow falls, Golden Shovel follows
Winter is in full swing and snow will fall. Age Friendly South Portland has once again promoted the Golden Shovel program for the businesses on Ocean Street from Mill Creek Park to Thomas Knight Park. This is the fourth annual Golden Shovel Award. The Golden Shovel has previously been awarded to Verbena (2020), SOPO Seafood […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Sports
Lack of snow in Maine cancels Can-Am sled dog races, which draw thousands each year
The event normally brings thousands of spectators and valuable tourism dollars to northern Maine, one of the most rural parts of the Northeast.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Former Portland teacher settles federal lawsuit against the district
Eric Poulin alleged that he was fired in retaliation for speaking publicly about staff shortages after an education technician was accused of abusing a student.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. sues to block major grocery merger that would affect Shaw’s supermarkets
The lawsuit could scuttle Kroger’s $24.6 billion planned takeover of Albertsons, which owns 19 Shaw’s supermarkets in Maine.
Posted inTimes Record
Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Skiing the Maine Huts and Trails
My friend, Brent Elwell, is a frequent skier in the Carrabassett Valley region and more familiar with the trails in that area than anyone I know. While we were skiing together at Rangeley Lakes Trails Center recently, a discussion about Maine Huts and Trails ensued. The conversation evolved into a decision to ski to Poplar […]
Posted inMaine
Maine unveils new license plate with natural-looking pine tree
The change was spurred by concerns that Maine’s older chickadee plates have deteriorated beyond the point of recognition and pose safety risks.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland in 2024
Press Herald restaurant critic Andrew Ross’ picks for the area’s top restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and bars.
Posted inFood, Guides
Map: Find the best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland for 2024
Restaurant critic Andrew Ross chose the best restaurants of the year.