They will fast, pray and celebrate their faith during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar.
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Lawmakers critical of first report out of Maine police fusion center
The report from the Maine Information and Analysis Center is the first of its kind following legislation passed last year for a new annual reporting requirement.
Jury sides with York County newspaper in defamation case
A former Biddeford police officer had sued Mainely Media and two reporters for defamation related to stories that detailed sexual abuse allegations against him.
Georgia bill ending need for gun license heads to governor
The bill would allow Georgia residents to carry handguns in public without a license or background check.
Wex severs ties with Russian oil company Lukoil North America
The Portland firm had continued doing business with a subsidiary of Russian-based Lukoil after the invasion of Ukraine, but changed course on Friday.
$14 million jury award for Denver protesters could resonate around U.S.
Nationwide, there are at least 29 pending lawsuits challenging law enforcement use of force during the 2020 protests over the police killing of George Floyd.
Arts and Cultural Alliance of Freeport presents 10×10-themed art show
The popular 10s-themed art show is coming to Freeport’s Meetinghouse Arts Gallery. Presented by the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport (ACAF) and Meetinghouse Arts Gallery members, the show is now open, with an artists’ reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 8. Aligning with the trending 10s theme, this show will feature a variety of […]
Relieved more than joyful, U.S. turns attention to Qatar and World Cup
The U.S. qualifies for the World Cup for the first time since 2014 despite a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica.
Leadership changes at Maine Jewish Film Festival
The Maine Jewish Film Festival has appointed Carolyn Swartz as its new executive director. Swartz will take lead of the festival following the 5-year term of Barbara Merson, who has guided its growth through a major expansion in programming and a pivot to a virtual platform, which has resulted in greater outreach and access statewide.Swartz […]
Maine Rep. Theodore Kryzak of Acton dies at 66
Kryzak, a Republican, also was a teacher and a farmer and is being remembered for his sense of community service.