Work on the 577-bed dorm and student center in Portland is expected to start this summer and be completed by 2022.
2020
Posted inMaine, News
Toddler succumbs to injuries suffered from fall into pool in Knox County
The 15-month-old boy got through a gate and a door before falling into his family’s swimming pool on Jan. 7.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republicans defend Trump as Bolton book adds pressure to call witnesses in impeachment trial
The president’s defense lawyers make no direct reference to revelations about John Bolton’s book, but it’s clear that the development has scrambled the debate over whether to seek witnesses.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Company seeks to rezone northern Maine land for large metallic mine
Wolfden Resources says that Pickett Mountain, located north of Patten, contains high-grade deposits of zinc, lead, copper, silver and gold.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Netflix turns to first-time filmmakers for an edge in streaming wars
Netflix is aggressively courting not only Academy Award-winning filmmakers but also artists who haven’t yet broken out.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster, Times Record
Harpswell boat-building class passes traditions to next generation
Ann Flannery’s course, still open to new students age 9-16, runs through May.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court allows Trump policy to deny green cards to immigrants who use public assistance
Lawsuits over the rule will continue, but immigrants applying for permanent residency must now show they wouldn’t be public charges, or burdens to the country.
Posted inNation & World
Trump upbeat on peace plan even though Palestinians have already rejected it
The president hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief challenger Benny Gantz, who face another round of national elections after failing to build a government.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
This Mainer has never missed a Super Bowl. He’ll be there Sunday.
Kennebunk’s Don Crisman is one of just three fans who have attended every Super Bowl since its inception in 1967.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Times Record
Maine native puts up $100 million to open Northeastern research center in Portland
David Roux and the Boston-based university will create a graduate school in collaboration with Portland-area tech companies.