One measure would have allowed the carrying of concealed weapons at colleges, the other would have allowed guns in cars at K-12 school pickup and drop-off areas.
May 2017
Posted inMaine, News
Legal assistance group getting $500,000 to help Maine refugees
The UMaine law school’s Refugee and Human Rights Clinic will receive the grant from the Sam L. Cohen Foundation.
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Posted inSoftball, Varsity Maine
Softball notebook: Central Maine pitchers bringing some heat
Gone are the days of the soft-tossing throwers.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine’s oldest Montessori school turns 40 with a plan to grow
The Kennebec Montessori School in Fairfield will celebrate its 40th anniversary Saturday while looking ahead to expand to accommodate a growing number of children.
Posted inBusiness
East Coast ports welcome cargo ship that’s longer than an aircraft carrier
The COSCO Development visits the Port of Savannah on its first East Coast voyage.
Posted inMaine, News
Hallowell bridge project ending; two-way traffic resuming
The contractor doing preservation work on Millikens Crossing Bridge is finishing ahead of schedule.
Posted inFood, Life & Culture
6 Maine beers for the non-beer drinker
If you’re one of those people who “don’t like beer,” these brews might change your mind.
Posted inMaine
Regulators push pause on allowing greater striped bass catch
The fisheries commission will wait until a new assessment of the fish stock.
Posted inLifestyle, Outdoors
Hiking in Maine: Solo hikes are rewarding, but be prepared for challenges
The benefits of solo hiking are many, but going alone also means always taking an extra measure of caution to help keep the margin of safety in your favor.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Music
Fresh from performing with Placido Domingo, Maine native Kate Aldrich comes home for opera recital
Lincoln Academy graduate Kate Aldrich had planned to sing for Opera Maine in late March, but had to postpone when Placido Domingo came calling.