The weather for the Bowdoin Commencement on May 24 quickly shifted from gray and misty to a downpour just as the first diplomas were being distributed. Looking back years from now, people will remember Weatherspoon (they/them), the senior who delivered a powerful commencement speech, just as much as the rain. I first encountered Weatherspoon’s talent […]
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Posted inBusiness, Food
Salsa Mexican Grill has opened in Yarmouth
In a location that was recently housed Dandy’s Handy Store and Thoroughfare, Salsa Mexican Grill offers house-made tortillas, salsas, slow-cooked meats and more.
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Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Yard Goats edge Sea Dogs with runs in late innings
Hartford scores once in the seventh and once in the ninth for a 4-2 win.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland has a new curator
Grant Wahlquist recently closed his gallery in downtown Portland and started his new job this week.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox rally for 11-9 win over Angels
Boston trails four times before avoiding being swept by the Angels, thanks to Ceddanne Rafaela’s home run in the ninth.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Worker safety program for Maine’s heritage industries gets funding restored
Maine AgrAbility, part of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has regained access to nearly $200,000 in federal funding that was abruptly frozen last month.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Here’s who won the 2025 Maine Literary Awards
The Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance announced the winners of the 2025 Maine Literary Awards at a ceremony in Brewer last week.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
South Portland superintendent announces resignation
Tim Matheney, who joined the district in 2021 and will wrap up his duties on Dec. 5, cited differences with the school board, saying the members ‘should have the opportunity to identify a new leader who is more aligned with them.’
Posted inMaine, News
Angus King calls for continued U.S. engagement as conflict in Gaza stirs regional unrest
After making an eight-day trip to the Middle East, Maine’s independent senator warns that a U.S. retreat from the region could empower adversaries and derail fragile diplomatic progress.
Posted inMaine
Iconic Kennebunk general store receives makeover
KPort Provisions, formerly known as H.B. Provisions, is ready to kick off the summer season after a year of renovations under new ownership.