The band hit the streets alongside Friends of Casco Bay, the Maine Surfers Union and volunteers to pick up trash before a show at Portland House of Music.
Katie Langley
Staff Writer
Katie covers Brunswick and Topsham for the Times Record. She was previously the weekend reporter at the Portland Press Herald and is originally from the Hudson Valley region of upstate New York. Before joining the Press Herald, she attended Quinnipiac University, where she studied journalism and political science and worked as the editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Quinnipiac Chronicle. She also worked on the digital team at NBC Connecticut based in West Hartford. When she isn't reporting, you can find her exploring Portland's coffee shops and bookstores.
Families dig up prehistoric memories at Jurassic Quest in Portland
The dinosaur-themed show opened Friday at the Cross Insurance Arena and features kid-friendly activities and learning opportunities. It will close out its run in Maine on Sunday.
State police cite driver of truck that fell through covered bridge linking Gorham, Windham
Joshua Polewarzyk, 37, of Limington, was cited for exceeding Babb’s Bridge’s 3-ton weight limit.
Amazing Acro-Cats purrform for a cause in Portland
The cat circus troupe and band sold out The Hill Arts on Sunday, with proceeds benefiting rescue cats.
Person allegedly steals forklift, knocks out power for 6,700 Lewiston-Auburn residents
Central Maine Power was able to reroute power and restore service for most affected customers within 10 minutes. Police are investigating the incident.
Bangor man convicted of sexually assaulting child dies in state prison
His cause of death was not immediately released by the Department of Corrections.
Harpswell boater dies after being struck by propeller
The Maine Marine Patrol is investigating the death of 23-year-old Samuel Sharpe.
Truck driver injured after falling asleep, crashing on I-95 in Sidney, police say
State police said the driver’s injuries were serious but not life-threatening.
Kathleen Turner falls ill during Ogunquit musical, misses final performances
The Golden Globe-winning actress became ill during Friday’s afternoon matinee of ‘A Little Night Music’ at the Ogunquit Playhouse.
Suzie the black bear celebrates 30th birthday at Maine Wildlife Park in Gray
Keepers planned a day full of enrichment for Suzie while educating visitors about Maine’s black bear population.