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Posted inMaine
Gray council candidates pitch themselves to voters
Gray will hold elections for three Town Council seats on June 10, with early voting already underway.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Troy Jackson announces run for Maine governor
Jackson, a Democrat from Allagash who served 20 years in the Maine Legislature, said in March that he was exploring a possible run for the office.
Posted inNews
Mt. Blue, Foster CTE Center spotlight student success
At the May 13 RSU 9 board meeting, leaders from Mt. Blue High School and Foster CTE Center highlighted student engagement initiatives, academic recognition and program growth.
Posted inDo This, Life & Culture
Historical photos of Maine outdoor concerts in the 1980s, ’90s and 2010s
The Beach Boys, Phish and Mumford and Sons all played at outdoor venues during summers in Maine.
Posted inDo This
This week’s best bets include the Seashore Trolley Museum, Lost & Found Market and the Temptations
There are also two chances to catch a unique variety show.
Posted inLetters
Rep. Golden is wrong to avoid town halls | Letter
Rep. Jared Golden said that he won’t hold town halls because of groups like Indivisible. He says this group is using dark money to further polarize American politics. Perhaps he should learn about Indivisible before he spreads rumors. The founders of Indivisible gave an excellent podcast the other day. I suggest that Rep. Golden and […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
Portland’s Space gets weird with 2 ambitious documentaries
‘Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted’ follows the blues-country singer and songwriter, while ‘Japanese Avant-Garde Pioneers’ takes a look at art in post-WWII Japan.
Posted inLetters
Wells should reject ICE | Letter
The April 15 coverage of Monmouth and Winthrop’s withdrawal from the 287(g) agreement with ICE highlights a critical issue for Wells. It’s not just “divisive”; this agreement actively erodes the trust between our local law enforcement and immigrant communities. When officers become immigration enforcers, cooperation diminishes, making all residents less safe as victims and witnesses […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Avril Lavigne, Billy Idol, Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan headline Maine concerts
In Portland, the Back Cove Music & Arts Festival with Lord Huron and Lucy Dacus is Aug. 2 and 3, and Guster on the Ocean is slated for Aug. 9 and 10.