September 16, 2017
2017
Posted inOp-Eds
Maine Compass: DACA legislation could be a win for all Americans
This may be a chance for a bipartisan victory that legislates a program for a group people care about.
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Posted inOp-Eds
Commentary: Casino success that benefited Bangor can happen in York County
On Nov. 7, voters across the state will have the chance to weigh in and vote yes on Question 1.
Posted inCommunity
Cooperative Extension to hold 4-H auction in Freedom
The fundraiser supports county 4-H youth programming.
Posted inCommunity
Dead River Area Historical Society calendars for sale
Each month features a historic photo of the area.
Posted inCommunity
Artist Theaster Gates to launch Lunder Institute at Colby College
The official opening is set for Sept. 19 in Colby’s Given Auditorium in the Bixler Art and Music Building.
Posted inMaine, News
New Americans sworn in at Portland City Hall: Photos
New Americans were sworn in Friday during a naturalization ceremony at Portland City Hall. Among them was a man who fled threats of violence in Iraq five years ago. Joined by his family for the occasion, Mohammed Al Mashakeel said, “To become a U.S. citizen is to have the golden ticket in your hands.” Mohammed […]
Posted inMaine, News
Holocaust survivor, leader of Portland Jewish community, dies at 102
Kurt Messerschmidt hummed through the horror of a concentration camp, married another prisoner and went on to teach music at Temple Beth El.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football roundup: MCI cruises past Belfast
Adam Bertrand scores 3 touchdowns to pace Huskies.
Posted inNation & World, News
FEMA auctioned off emergency response trailers even as Harvey was bearing down
The sale depleted the government’s already diminished stock of mobile homes ahead of what would become the nation’s largest-ever housing mission.