Weather balloons provide information that forecasters and computer models use to figure out what the weather will be and how dangerous it can get.
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Curtains Up: Saying good luck is bad luck in the theater
It’s fitting that this month, of all months, I would be pondering the whole idea of luck. On March 15, we observed the Ides of March, which, as it turned out, was an ill-fated day for Julius Caesar. Shakespeare made famous the caution “Beware the Ides of March,” which foreshadowed Caesar’s ultimate betrayal a few […]
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Society Notebook: Furniture Friends’ Slumber Party fundraises to provide the basics
In 2024 alone, the nonprofit distributed more than 1,000 beds and 5,600 other pieces of furniture to 900 households in Greater Portland.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Correction: March 28
Incorrect information was provided in the March 21 edition of the Scarborough Leader for the page 1 article “Piping plovers arrive early in Scarborough, continuing trend.” The current town ordinance for dogs on the beach between May 15 and Labor Day permits dogs to be off leash under owner control before 9 a.m.
Posted inTimes Record
Sitelines and Jim Howard recognized at chamber’s Awards Night
Two of the awards given at the Bath-Brunswick-Topsham Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Annual Awards Night on March 14 were from the executive director and the president of the board. The award recipients were selected because they are two of our strongest supporters — check it out: 2025 Director’s Award: Sitelines PA As the chamber looks […]
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
Maine Celtics clinch playoff spot
The Celtics beat the Delaware Blue Coats, 117-99, to reach the playoffs for the third straight season.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Etna woman accused of killing boyfriend referred for mental evaluation
Heidi Tasker, 36, was scheduled to make her first court appearance Monday, but it was rescheduled for next week as she was ‘in a high state of distress,’ her attorney said.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
New Japanese restaurant and market coming to West Bayside
Lauded Portland Chef Masahiko Miyake is launching the two venues on Hanover Street this fall.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Cooper Flagg, Duke men’s basketball roll into Sweet Sixteen
Flagg looked healthy following an ankle scare while leading the Blue Devils past Mount St. Mary’s and Baylor.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Maine men’s hockey has enjoyed success as a No. 1 seed in NCAA tournament
The Black Bears will be the top seed in Allentown, Pennsylvania when they take on Penn State in Friday’s opening round.