Smith, a Democrat who represented Ward 3, cited the difficulty of balancing career, family obligations and council work as the reason for resigning her seat.
2020
Posted inNation & World
Violence, protests, arrival of agents put Chicago on edge
A surge in gun violence recently included a gang gun battle outside a funeral.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council, mayor debate merit of mask wearing
The City Council on Tuesday voted 4-3 to urge businesses to encourage customers and employees to wear face coverings.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Portland Ovations grant to fund series featuring performing artists of color
The arts presenter is partnering with the Indigo Arts Alliance and the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Amber Heard accuses Johnny Depp of throwing bottles like ‘grenades’
She testifies in the actor’s libel case that he threw “30 or so bottles” at her as if they were “grenades or bombs” during an assault in 2015.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Four potential buyers express ‘serious’ interest in Hampden waste plant
The Municipal Review Committee, which represents the waste disposal interests of 115 Maine municipalities, reported Wednesday that four entities expressed interest in buying the Coastal Maine LLC recycling and waste-to-energy facility.
Posted inSports
Ruby Haylock wins Maine Women’s Amateur in dramatic fashion
Haylock, 15, birdies the first playoff hole to take the crown over 2018 champ Bailey Plourde, who rallied from four shots down with three holes to play.
Posted inMaine, News
‘Sleep out’ protest on steps of City Hall highlights Portland’s housing crunch
Activists organized Wednesday night’s demonstration to call for more access to safe and affordable housing, at a time when the city is operating 3 overnight shelters and housing as many as 200 people in hotels.
Posted inSports
Betts agrees to 12-year, $365 million extension with Dodgers
Mookie Betts, traded from the Red Sox in February, gets a new deal that goes into effect after this season and has the second-highest total value in baseball – behind only Mike Trout.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Poll finds very few Americans want to see full school reopenings
The findings are a sharp contrast to the picture that President Donald Trump paints as he pressures schools to reopen.