The owner/chef of upscale Primo in Rockland will speak before Congress.
2020
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education
Cape Elizabeth music teacher resigns amid allegation of sexually abusing former student
The former Brunswick High School student contacted Cape school officials, where the teacher worked last school year, in May and shared the allegations on social media this week.
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Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
On this date in Maine history: June 17
June 17, 2019: Gov. Janet Mills signs a bill into law banning single-use plastic shopping bags. Maine becomes the fourth state to do so, after California, Hawaii and New York. The law is scheduled to take effect April 22, 2020, which is Earth Day. However, on March 17, Mills announces the ban won’t start until […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland police arrest data mirrors national race disparity, calls for deeper look, experts say
Criminal justice experts say determining why will require more data and an external review that includes hearing from people who have been arrested to learn what led to their interactions with police.
Posted inThings to Do
Lara Herscovitch & Ed Desjardins plan live concert Saturday
Lara Herscovitch & Ed Desjardins will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Cadenza, 5 Depot St., in Freeport. The Connecticut-based singer-songwriter Herscovitch who will be accompanied by Mainer and fellow singer-songwriter Desjardins. You can attend in person (masks required to enter venue and when not in seat) or hop on the Cadenza Facebook […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
George Smith: Stories of isolation on a Maine island
Few understand the kind of lives lived by keepers and their families.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Open restaurants, closed polling places and meeting deep needs
A roundup of editorial topics in the 12th week of the coronavirus crisis in Maine.