The City Council will hear a proposal Monday to recognize the holiday on the second Monday of October, which is currently celebrated as Columbus Day.
2017
Longtime Riverview patient to get free time off hospital grounds
A judge approved the change in conditions for Donald Beauchene during a hearing Friday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta.
Maine school districts offer incentives to get drivers on the bus
A chronic lack of bus drivers, which has gotten worse in recent years, is prompting districts to provide free training, bonuses and guaranteed work weeks with medical and dental benefits.
Erskine boys soccer team parlays strong midfield play into win over Gardiner
Eagles remain unbeaten with KVAC victory over Tigers.
Red Sox fined for stealing signs
Yankees also docked, with all money donated to hurricane relief efforts.
Patriots will be shorthanded Sunday against Saints
Amendola, Hightower won’t play because of injuries.
Mt. View Middle School goes into lockdown second straight day after threat found
A juvenile was charged in the incident by the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office, but investigators believe the two incidents were separate.
Eight state troopers graduate from Maine Criminal Justice Academy
The men completed 28 weeks of training to become state police troopers, but there is still a shortage of officers statewide.
Legion honors missing, captured veterans with groundbreaking
The veterans’ organization plans to build a memorial with a brick representing each missing Maine service member.
Belgrade man confesses to gun theft during traffic stop
A Maine State Police trooper found two rifles, a shotgun, a knife and jewelry in Thomas J. Lemay’s vehicle.