On behalf of my cousin Elizabeth Drowne, I urge a “no” vote on March 5. Elizabeth’s 1891 will donated her 100-acre farm to the residents of Cumberland. She requested that the farm – now the town forest – be used to support the “cause of education and that cause alone.” Excepting the early misstep of […]
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17th annual Paint for Preservation 2024 is seeking artists
The event, organized by the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust, invites artists to capture the natural beauty of Cape Elizabeth through plein air painting, fostering community engagement and fundraising efforts for land conservation.
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NFL awards: Lamar Jackson wins MVP, Julius Peppers heads Hall of Fame class
Christian McCaffrey and Myles Garrett win top awards for offense and defense, while Kevin Stefanski of the Browns is named top coach.
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NHL notebook: Bruins hope to get Matt Poitras back in the mix
Coach Jim Montgomery wants to get the rookie, who is dealing with a shoulder injury, more offensive opportunities.
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Massachusetts targets 26 commercial drivers in wake of bribery scandal
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles says it has downgraded the licenses of more than two dozen commercial drivers.
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European Union overcomes threat of Hungary veto to seal $54 billion aid package for Ukraine
Apart from supporting the economy and paying for rebuilding, the aid package is also aimed at setting Ukraine up for future EU membership.
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Massachusetts troopers were charged with taking bribes to pass commercial drivers
The troopers are accused of falsifying records and giving preferential treatment to at least 17 drivers.
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Letter: Declaration of Independence supports reproductive freedom
I testified in front of the Maine Judiciary Committee in favor of L.D. 780, a law that would amend the Maine State Constitution to enshrine the right to reproductive autonomy. Here is a truth: I am the author of my life. That is most profoundly true with my health care. It is my body, my […]
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North Korea says leader Kim supervised tests of cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines
North Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un has supervised test firings of new cruise missiles designed to be launched from submarines and also reviewed efforts to build a nuclear-powered submarine
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Bullfighting resumes in Mexico City before a full crowd while activists protest outside
Opponents argue the practice violates animal welfare and affects people’s rights to a healthy environment.