Some support the proposed concert hall, citing the economic benefits, but many raise concerns about infrastructure issues and the effect the venue would have on the city’s music scene.
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Maine AG has faith in court system even as some fear Trump won’t abide judicial orders
Aaron Frey told Mainers at a town hall Tuesday night he’s been able to enforce court orders in various lawsuits against the Trump administration, dealing with citizenship, privacy rights and federal funding.
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Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Trump signs order requiring proof of citizenship in federal elections
President Donald Trump referenced election fraud as he signed the order Tuesday, saying, ‘this will end it, hopefully.’
Posted inMaine
Nearly a dozen departments battle Mechanic Falls house fire
It was not clear Tuesday night whether anyone was in the home at the time of the blaze, or what may have caused it.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Police investigating death and shooting in South Berwick
Details about the incidents are scant, and it was not immediately clear whether the shooting and death are connected.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
State police identify body found in Lewiston bog
The remains of Michael Roberts were found in Garcelon Bog in January after he went missing in November 2019.
Posted inMaine, Scarborough Leader
Scarborough High School sophomore revives school’s newspaper
Copies of the students’ paper can be picked up at Scarborough Town Hall.
Posted inMaine, Scarborough Leader
Scarborough students have artwork featured at Portland Museum of Art
The Portland Museum of Art continues its annual tradition of Youth Art Month, and Scarborough students comment on their experience having artwork displayed.
Posted inEvents
Great Falls Forum: Monica Wood: One Writer’s Path
Join us at noon Thursday, April 24 at the Lewiston Public Library in Callahan Hall to hear from novelist, memoirist, and playwright, Monica Wood.
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Portland police, FBI announce $10,000 reward for Boston man missing since 2006
Miguel Oliveras has been missing for 18 years and was last seen at a club on Riverside Street.