The library last received funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services on March 24 and has not gotten any updates on when — or whether — payments may resume.
2025
St. Dom’s community aims to act fast as diocese doubles down on closing high school
While alumni and families work to raise funds and organize to save the high school, the Diocese of Portland details and affirms its decision to close it after this year.
Drive Fore Kids charity golf tournament announces celebrity lineup
Former Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester and former Boston Bruins center Tyler Seguin headline the list of newcomers for the June tournament.
Letters to the editor: Maine on tariffs; Trump misrepresented; a quick quiz; be open
Maine officials on Trump’s tariffs I applaud Sen. Susan Collins vote to support the removal of Canadian tariffs, but it doesn’t go far enough. Tariffs are a regressive tax that will injure working class people. Since President Trump is talking about using tariff revenues to justify further tax cuts for the rich, it is a […]
Bill would allow people to register their cars in Maine without a permanent address
The Maine Department of the Secretary of State supports the bill, saying an increasing number of people are being turned away from their municipality over the issue.
Athletes, environmentalists debate proposed statewide ban on artificial turf fields in Maine
The potential 3-year ban would allow for a state study of the environmental and health effects of synthetic turf fields.
Maine trans athletes question requires consideration, not rhetoric | Letter
What a great, fair and balanced op-ed by Douglas Rooks concerning the trans athletes issue here in Maine (“Transgender questions don’t justify Trump’s abuse,” March 27). On the one hand, he notes President Trump’s “hateful rhetoric” and unfair actions concerning transgender individuals. As the writer says, transgenderism has existed for centuries. I wish all could […]
Cape Elizabeth Land Trust gears up for Earth Day cleanup
Participation in the event, held annually throughout the week of Earth Day, has grown since its inception in 2021.
Kennebunk Free Library announces May’s featured artist
The Speers Gallery at the Kennebunk Free Library will present, “Quintessential New England Landscapes and Architecture: This is New England,” by J. Hutchinson Fay. The exhibition runs May 1-31, with an opening reception planned for 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10. According to a news release, Hutchinson Fay began oil painting at the age […]
Jet fuel spill at Brunswick Landing cleaned up
Brunswick Landing is awaiting water-testing results from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.