Derek Beckvold has worked around the world and is currently the managing director of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine seafood processors buy last US sardine factory to launch new business
The team at Bold Coast Seafood want to expand Maine’s seafood processing capacity, bring jobs to Prospect Harbor and create opportunities for research initiatives.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Susan Collins blasts Democrats for ‘poison pills’ that may cause a shutdown
Rep. Jared Golden was the only House Democrat to support a continuing resolution drafted by Republicans to fund the federal government for another month to allow annual spending bills to be finalized.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Bowdoin College Conservatives host ‘October 7,’ a play spotlighting stories of Hamas attack survivors
The stage reading Thursday night at Pickard Theater came just a few days after the student group postponed a vigil for slain right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk because of reported threats.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Beating of handcuffed man casts doubt on Maine State Police’s perfect record of clearing officers
The agency has reviewed nearly 3 dozen complaints about use of force in the past decade. None were found to be excessive.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland tank farms expected to be sold. What could happen next?
City officials haven’t confirmed Portland Pipe Line Corp.’s plans to sell, but they’re preparing for the possible removal of massive tanks that have been a fixture in the city.
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Former Sable Oaks Golf Course is on the market
The 132 acres in South Portland could become a mixed–use development. In Westbrook, 33 acres could be converted into industrial space.
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Limerick recall election halted at last minute after judge sides with treasurer
Town residents had been set to go to the polls Friday to decide whether to recall Julie Giles after members of the select board accused her of incompetence. But a judge ruled that such a vote would likely be illegal.
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Maine’s Role Model will be the musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Tucker Pillsbury, the Maine-born singer known as Role Model, will perform on the NBC late night show’s second episode of the season, Oct. 11.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Louisiana man accused in death of Owls Head toddler prepares for trial
Aziayh Scott has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the death 22-month-old Quayshawn Wilson in 2024.