Check out these Midcoast performances this month.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Justice Department to release only part of special counsel’s Trump report
The announcement lessens the likelihood that the full report on the classified documents investigation, which once seemed to carry the greatest legal threat for the incoming president, would ever be released.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Appeals court takes up challenge to Bar Harbor’s cruise passenger limit
Businesses claim a voter-approved cap on the number of cruise passengers that can visit the town near Acadia National Park is unconstitutional.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough seeks public feedback on Open Space Plan
The deadline for residents provide input on the plan is Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
South Portland students spread awareness, fight stigma of mental health
Students have formed the Advocates for Mental Health club to spread awareness of mental health and the resources available for South Portland learners.
Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to perform youth-oriented program in Lewiston and Topsham
Prior to each performance, orchestra members will host “Meet the Instruments” where kids can play and learn about the instruments.
Posted inCops & Courts, New England
Retired Supreme Court Justice Breyer to hear First Circuit appeals in Boston
One major case he will hear is arguments for the appeal of Alan Howell Parrot of Maine, who was sentenced and fined in connection to kicking and pushing an FBI agent executing a search warrant.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics hold off depleted Nuggets as Tatum scores 29, Porzingis adds 25
Denver MVP Nikola Jokic sat out because of an illness.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Contract zone sought for Gorham golf course project
Water and sewer extension would cost $6 to $8 million for the proposed project with 824 multifamily dwellings. “Traffic is going to be a monster,” Planning Board Chair Jim Hager said.
Posted inNation & World
At least 5 dead in Los Angeles area firestorms; new fire in Hollywood Hills
The causes of the fires are under investigation, and all remained 0% contained.