The Waterville 18-year-old is accused of having homemade explosive devices intended for use in an attack on a mosque.
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Maine soon could hire its first 5 public defenders
A legislative committee recommended Friday that the state spend about $1.24 million in surplus budget funds on a mobile team that could be dispatched to underserved areas of the state.
Softball: Big innings pave way for Windham in season-opening win at Scarborough
Sophomore pitcher Brooke Gerry strikes out 14 and goes 4 for 4 at the plate, leading the Eagles to a 9-5 victory.
Russia faces ‘reverse industrialization’ in sanctions squeeze
The Bank of Russia’s Research Department warns in a report that ‘the depth of the contraction may be quite significant.’
Pianist Paul Sullivan performs for a good cause at Brunswick UU Church
Award-winning pianist and composer Paul Sullivan will perform live at the Brunswick Unitarian-Universalist Church as part of its Concerts for a Cause series at 7:30 p.m. May 14 to raise money for this season’s charities Paul Sullivan has enjoyed a varied and distinguished career as a composer and a pianist. His music blends jazz, classical and […]
Palaver Strings ensemble takes center stage at Franco Center
Palaver Strings, a musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit based in Portland, will bring its touring production of “Welcome Here” to the Franco Center stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7. The performance celebrates Maine’s cultural diversity, resilience, and stewardship and features guest artists of Congolese, Puerto Rican and Wabanaki heritage. Storytelling is directed by Sherri […]
The Conversation: The seeds of the alt-right, America’s emergent right-wing populist movement
THE CONVERSATION — Over the past year, far-right activists – which some have labeled the “alt-right” – have gone from being an obscure, largely online subculture to a player at the very center of American politics. On August 12, an amalgamation of far-right activist groups, ranging from Vanguard America to Identity Evropa, convened in Charlottesville, Virginia […]
Letter to the Editor: Flavored tobacco ban won’t keep it out of kids’ hands
I suspect almost all residents of Brunswick agree that tobacco use by our youth is a problem. I also suspect most of us want to find ways to effectively combat adult products falling into the hands of underage people. Unfortunately, the new ban on flavored tobacco products fails to address this issue and is simply […]
Congress Square’s $7.2 million makeover has begun. Expect disruptions.
One day it will have wider sidewalks, lusher landscaping, new art. But it’s going to be messy for a time before it’s done.
Maine lawmakers to vote on bills awaiting funding
The more than 200 bills that were approved by the Legislature would cost more than $1.6 billion to implement.