Proposals before the Legislature come after the waiting period narrowly passed last year in the wake of the Lewiston mass shooting, and as it faces a challenge in federal court.
2025
Will perennial Maine girls lacrosse powers maintain control this spring?
Several programs are showing signs that they are closing the championship-caliber gap.
Farmers angry over federal funding cuts rally at Maine State House
They showed up, on their tractors, to protest millions in cuts to federal grants, canceled support for school lunches and the termination of 20% of USDA workers who support Maine’s farmers.
Southern Maine girls lacrosse players to watch in 2025
Seniors dominate the list of athletes expected to make big impacts this season.
Southern Maine girls lacrosse teams to watch in 2025
Kennebunk has the talent to return to the top.
From the Chocolate Church: All you need to know is he is very funny — Dr. Brown to perform three shows
Confession: I do not love circus clowns — with the red nose, makeup, etc. Nor do I love mimes. While Dr. Brown, aka Phil Burgers, is a clown and mostly doesn’t speak, he is neither. He is the following: a brilliant, comedic performer, writer, director and master teacher, and yes, a clown of a sort […]
Sustainable Brunswick lecture on water quality rescheduled
April showers, right? We have certainly gotten plenty of precipitation this month, some of it rain and some even snow. While the ground has been soaking up some of that moisture, much of it also finds its way over ground or streets or through drains into our town’s waterways. Over the years, I’ve written many […]
Portland Farmers’ Market to open for its outdoor season this Saturday
Once again, the outdoor markets will be held in Deering Oaks park.
Construction on fiber internet network to start in Bath
The internet provider Fidium is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Bath, with construction scheduled to begin as soon as April 18 to bring high-speed internet to more than 9,600 homes and businesses. Construction requires installing new fiber optic lines along roads and in public utility areas and may include digging and climbing of utility […]
Celtic harpist will send Rockport reeling with library concert
Celtic harpist Alex Bigney as Kirkmount will present a concert in the Reading Room of the Rockland Public Library at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24. Kirkmount is a forgotten village in the hills of Nova Scotia. The white-washed church on the hill and the little graveyard are still there, but much of MacLellan’s Mountain has […]