U.S. women soccer players have reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay.
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One Longfellow Square to host Le Vent Du Nord
Le Vent Du Nord will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., in Portland. Those who attend will hear globally infused tunes that include button accordion, guitar and fiddle from an act that is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. They’ve got 11 albums, including the brand new […]
View from Away: Stop tech giants from destroying local news
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Gov. Mills barely mentioned opioid crisis in State of the State, and people noticed
Although the governor’s speech drew some criticism, administration officials say they’re focused on the epidemic of fatal overdoses and making systemic changes to improve services and save lives.
Scholars Strategy Network: Homelessness and housing in rural Maine
Easy, one-size-fits-all answers will likely not work because rural areas face diverse challenges.
Mother of Ayla Reynolds alleges in new documents adults tried to ‘clean up’ blood from dead child in Waterville home
Trista Reynolds, Ayla Reynolds’ mother, has filed documents that would amend and expand the scope of the wrongful death lawsuit based on newly obtained police evidence.
Maine Voices: Now is not the time to stop masking in school
With hospitals seeing more pediatric COVID patients than ever, masks are the easiest way to keep kids in the classroom and support their mental health.
Damariscotta library offers free Portland orchestra tickets
Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta has free tickets to the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s performance of “The Wild Symphony,” based on Dan Brown’s picture book of the same name. The performance is set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., im Portland, according to a news release from the library. The […]
Local students attain York County Community College honors list
WELLS — York County Community College has named the following students to its 2021 fall honors list. Dean’s list: Summer Pacheco of Jackman. President’s list: Karin Soucy of Gardiner. To be on the president’s list, a student must have earned a 4.0 GPA for full-time study. Students on the dean’s list must have earned a […]