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Deep Water: ‘An Ode to Hunter’s Orange,’ by Maya Critchfield

November 13, 2022November 9, 2022

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.

Biddeford police continue to investigate shots fired Thursday

by Bonnie Washuk November 12, 2022

Officials are continuing to investigate a series of shots fired from a residential neighborhood on Pike Street early Thursday, said Deputy Chief Joanne Fisk.

Maine, Uncategorized

Police continue search for Portland man missing for over a week

by Bonnie Washuk November 12, 2022November 12, 2022

Portland police previously reported that Samuel Mugisha, 21, was seen hitchhiking in Rockport on Friday. But a family member said Saturday that the man is not Mugisha.

Business, Nation & World, News, Politics, Uncategorized

EXPLAINER: Where does the student loan debt plan stand?

by JIM SALTER Associated Press November 11, 2022

U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman ruled that the program usurped Congress’ power to make laws. The administration immediately filed a notice to appeal.

Election 2022, Maine, Politics, Uncategorized

Republicans in Maine Legislature shake up leadership after disappointing election

by Randy Billings November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

Senate Democrats, meanwhile, reelected leaders who helped retain the party’s 22-seat majority. House Democrats will select leaders next week.

Nation & World, News, Politics, Uncategorized

Kevin McCarthy remains the favorite to become speaker of the House, but it won’t be easy

by David Lightman McClatchy Washington Bureau November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

It’s looking as though Republicans could win a slim House majority, which means individual members or small blocs of members could wield disproportionate clout among Republicans.

Times Record, Uncategorized

Gingerbread house building class set in Boothbay Harbor

by The Times Record November 11, 2022November 9, 2022

Master gingerbread house builder Kevin Kiley will once again kick off the gingerbread season in Boothbay Harbor with a free class on the fun art of gingerbread house construction. On Wednesday, Nov. 16, students young and old will receive failsafe recipes as well as tips on keeping walls upright and noncollapsing roofs and more. The […]

Times Record, Uncategorized

Tom Petty tribute band to perform at the Franco Center Nov. 19

by The Times Record November 11, 2022November 9, 2022

Runnin’ Down a Dream: The Tom Petty Tribute Band will perform on The Franco Center stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, in Lewiston. This Maine-based band includes members Mike Boucher on lead vocals and guitar; Harry Coddington on lead guitar; Roger Howard on drums; Marty Mclellan on guitar and vocals; and Steve Brown on […]