Nickerson influenced several programs for homeless Portland residents and led an organization for healthcare in Haiti. Friends and former colleagues say they will most remember his passion and humility.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine, News
May movie events include Maine Mayhem Film Festival, the dark side of the American Dream
The indie film scene in Maine includes a screening of the late filmmaker Frederick Wiseman’s 1996 ‘Belfast, Maine’ – in Belfast.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Maine Forecast
Portland hits 92, breaking daily heat record; many other cities come close
Portland eclipsed the previous May 19 mark of 86 degrees, set in 1949, and it was nearly the city’s hottest day in May on record.
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
A lot of movement in Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll
Kennebunk still No. 1, and Thornton makes a big charge to No. 2.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Cocktail Mary to reopen Friday in the Old Port
The queer bar closed in January 2025, in search of a larger space.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Lower-half shakeup in Varsity Maine boys lacrosse poll
The top-five is unchanged, but the bottom five is much changed.
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Portland recycling plant to begin $36M expansion
Ecomaine says the project will increase its processing capacity by more than 66%, positioning the nonprofit to partner with more municipalities.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Undisputed top-2 in Varsity Maine softball poll
Cheverus and Oxford Hills top the rankings, while Gardiner makes a big jump from the outside.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Minor movement in Varsity Maine baseball poll
The same 10 teams are ranked, with Gorham and Leavitt making the biggest jumps.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Portland council moves $179M school budget forward
The spending plan, which requires a 5.68% increase in the school portion of the property tax rate, will go to voters on June 9.