Local schools were put on lockdown and residents sheltered in place as the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office negotiated with the man to surrender.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave
By Thursday, agencies must compile a list of federal DEI offices and workers, with a ‘reduction-in-force action’ expected next week.
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Posted inTimes Record
From the Chocolate Church: Tending to the next generation of imaginers and creators at the CCAC
The Chocolate Church Arts Center is thrilled to announce its winter youth art program, Young Storytellers, taking place from Feb. 17-21. This exciting, week-long workshop invites kids aged 8-12 to step into a world of imagination and creativity, transforming the CCAC into a vibrant art lab filled with endless possibilities. Under the guidance of CCAC […]
Posted inMaine, News
Man sustains life-threatening burns in Ellsworth apartment fire
The fire on Meadow View Lane displaced 4 people, authorities said Wednesday.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement
The DOJ memo tells prosecutors in no uncertain terms that they are expected to carry out the policy vision of Donald Trump’s White House when it comes to beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Anthony’s Italian Kitchen closing in February
After 33 years, founder Anthony Barrasso is retiring just a few days shy of his 84th birthday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Freight train speeds to increase up to 4 times in Maine
The increase will affect railroad crossings in Auburn, Lewiston, Monmouth, Winthrop, Waterville and beyond.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine
Carnaval Maine was a flop. Would any winter festival work in Portland?
Lessons from the success of the Old Port Fest could provide a blueprint for bringing out the community’s joie de vivre.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
South Portland gears up for annual business awards, revives Business of the Month program
Second Rodeo, a coffee shop on Sawyer Street, was named the South Portland Business of the Month for January 2025.
Posted inFood, Maine, News
James Beard Awards names 10 Maine semifinalists for 2025 honors
Nominees include Taj in South Portland and The Abbey in Brunswick, while 3 southern Maine chefs are nominated in the Best Chef: Northeast category.