The national retailer will close 138 under-performing stores nationwide, but those in South Portland, Auburn, Bangor, Waterville and Presque Isle are spared.
March 2017
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
USM, Iceland’s Reykjavik University to sign agreement
The new agreement will make it easier for students and faculty to spend time at both schools.
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Posted inNews, Politics
Two U.S. allies pulled into wiretap controversy
President Trump refuses to back away from the unproven allegation that President Obama’s administration ordered Trump Tower’s phones tapped.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Longtime central Maine radio personality Don Brown dies
Augusta-based radio station 92 Moose said Brown, 77, died Thursday because of complications from multiple strokes.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lawmakers hear conflicting views on bills to change Maine gun laws
Sen. Eric Brakey looks to loosen restrictions on carrying concealed handguns, but opponents including York County’s sheriff say the current laws should stand.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Vassalboro traffic stop leads to repeat heroin charge against Portland woman
Amy Santiago, 36, of Portland, was charged with possession of schedule W drugs and violating conditions of release, and she was taken to the Kennebec County jail in Augusta.
Posted inLifestyle
Variety show planned for Oakland Sunday
Event will feature Steve Fotter, Gerry Wright, The Blues Prophets, The Fossils, The Sunday Night Crew and Messalonskee High School students.
Posted inLifestyle
Caladh Nua to perform March 17 at Collins Center for the Arts
The five versatile singers also play banjo, fiddle, guitar, bodhran, tin whistle and button accordion.
Posted inLifestyle
Maine Jewish Film Festival set for March 18-19
Railroad Square Cinema to screen four films in the festival.