Lanterns were lit across the state, readings of Longfellow’s epic poem were held in Augusta and Portland, and bells were rung in South Portland, Gorham and beyond.
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Paul Dionne, lawyer, author, former Lewiston mayor, dies
‘Paul loved Lewiston and Lewiston loved him right back,’ Mayor Carl Sheline said. ‘We have lost a pillar in our community.’
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine fire officials warn of increasing wildfire risks, urge extra precautions
The Maine Forest Service said the wildfire risk is high across the southern half of the state and moderate across the northern counties.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Judge denies Laurel Libby’s request to immediately restore her right to vote in Maine House
The Auburn lawmaker, who was censured in February for a social media post about a transgender student, said she was disappointed with the decision but ‘the fight is far from over.’
Posted inMaine
Portland church hosts students for Good Friday stations of the cross
St. Brigid School students performed the Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at St. Joseph Church in Portland. The Christian holy day commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, days before the celebration of Easter Sunday and his resurrection. All photos by Gregory Rec.
Posted inMaine
Fidium Fiber expands Windham operations
In its first foray into the Lakes Region, Fidium Fiber recently connected 7,500 homes.
Posted inNation & World, News
Travel to the U.S. from almost everywhere is falling under Trump
Last month, overseas visitors fell nearly 12% compared with the same time last year, according to data from the International Trade Administration, an agency under the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Gulf of Maine scallop fishery set to reopen Monday
Regulators had shut down the fishery this month after scallopers hit a temporary limit that goes into effect when federal regulators do not pass annual rules in time.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Jon Stewart’s June show in Portland postponed to Nov. 1
A representative from PortTix said that no specific reason was given for the rescheduling.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, News
Fishing industry cheers Trump’s order to peel back regulations; conservation groups fear overfishing
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden sees ‘progress’ in the action that the president says will improve the U.S. commercial fishery by opening up harvesting in previously protected areas.