This is the sixth year that Portland’s downtown art space has funded individual projects.
2020
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Lawmakers face lobbying before override vote on Mills’ veto of sports betting
The Legislature soon will decide whether to override Gov. Janet Mill’s veto of a bill to legalize sports betting, and proponents are pointing to New Hampshire, which launched sports betting on Jan. 1.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: On Prohibition’s centennial, should we expect same trajectory for cannabis?
If the history of alcohol regulation is any guide, backers of federal pot legalization should persuade our leaders of the potential tax windfall.
Posted inMaine, News
New research tracks an age-old hazard in Maine: landslides
Using aerial imagery, scientists have learned more about historic landslides and developed a clearer picture of the coastal zones, river valleys and other areas where new ones could be a threat.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Gov. Mills’ sports betting veto was the right call
Maine should be in no hurry to further expand gambling in the state.
Posted inLife & Culture, Things to Do
‘The Philadelphia Story’ will be staged Jan. 17-26 in Auburn
The Philip Barry classic can be seen at the Community Little Theatre.
Posted inCommunity
Grants target transportation programs for older Maine people
Maine Charity Foundation Fund awarded 12 grants for a total of $77,280 to nonprofit organizations.
Posted inCommunity
Literacy Volunteers — Waterville Area named Agency of Distinction
Literacy Volunteers – Waterville Area has been named Agency of Distinction by News Center Maine’s 2019 6 Who Care is Care Board of Governors, according to a news release from the Waterville nonprofit. For the past 45 years, the organization has provided free, confidential, one-on-one literacy instruction to adults. By working with adults who have […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Joan T. Anderegg
AUGUSTA – Joan T. Anderegg, 95, of North Whitefield, passed away January 7, 2020, at the Augusta Center for Health and …