Nat King Cole’s hit songs will take center stage during the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s POPS! concerts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Attendees will be treated to songs including “Unforgettable,” “Always on My Mind,” “Route 66,” and many more, sung by guest […]
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Cottage Street Creative Exchange to present GlobaLocal
GlobaLocal dance party and performance will be presented from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, at Cottage Street Creative Exchange in Norway. Performances will include Art Moves, Cosmic Creation, Expansion Arts, The Moving Company, Portland Youth Dance and more. Catering will be provided by Koley Dishes. The event is free, although donations are gratefully accepted […]
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Waterville man faces drugs summons after standoff with police at apartment near fire station
Police said they responded Tuesday night to Union Street after neighbors reported hearing what they thought were shots fired inside an apartment, but it turned out the man inside was smashing things with a hammer and was found with methamphetamine.
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UMF Visiting Writers Series spotlights author and alumna Shelley Burbank on release of her debut novel
The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series will present a special event with author and alumna Shelley Burbank to celebrate the release of her debut novel “Final Draft: An Olivia Lively Mystery.” Burbank, of the UMF class of 1990, will read from her work at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, in The […]
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Maine attorney general sues companies for promoting PFAS products
Two complaints allege that 3M and DuPont knew decades ago that forever chemicals were toxic but didn’t disclose that information to the public.
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Nashville looks to vigil for solace after school shooting
Authorities have not yet determined the shooter’s motive but said the victims were not specifically targeted.
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College notebook: With new coach, Thomas College softball looks for continued success in North Atlantic Conference play
Jenn Plourde has led Terriers to 6-8 start to season; Colby baseball enjoys strong Florida trip.
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Kamala Harris is out to reframe U.S. views on Africa, foster partnerships
Washington is racing to build partnerships on the continent with the youngest population, a test that could reshape the economy in Africa and the rest of the world.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine schools to receive additional state funding after calculation error discovered
Many, but not all, districts around the state will receive more funding. The Portland school district, the state’s largest, will receive $3.6 million more in state funding than initially expected.
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Senate votes to repeal 2002 measure that approved Iraq War
If passed by the House, the repeal would not be expected to affect any current military deployments.