The event, held to join Jews in their grief about fatal shootings at a Pittsburgh synagogue, coincided with the Shia Muslim observance of Arba’een.
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Maine ghost hunters tell of spine-tingling brushes with spirits
They include, as recently as last weekend, what investigators describe as bell-ringing ghosts in the Skowhegan Public Library.
U.S. poet laureate to visit Maine
Poet laureate Tracy K. Smith will visit Norway and Lewiston as part of her national tour.
Cynthia Nixon among readers at Ursula K. Le Guin tribute
The ‘Sex and the City’ star and former gubernatorial candidate honors the science fiction-fantasy author who died in January.
Pistol Annies bring a note of levity to divorce in new feel-good song
The trio say that they have two divorces and two ex-husbands between them.
Mr. Tuna mobile sushi cart has new, stationary home in Public Market House
But his mobile carts will continue to make the rounds in Greater Portland.
Dirigo Public House in Yarmouth is closing
After 3 years, the owners say they are ready to move on.
Montecito Market opens in Westbrook, selling meals-to-go
Owner of the new retail market also makes Montecito Roadhouse Tortilla Chips
Salt restaurant on Vinalhaven Island is up for sale
An island restaurant off the coast of Maine that sources its food from local farmers and fishermen can be yours.
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s unveils Pecan Resist flavor ahead of midterms
The company is unveiling the limited batch ice cream flavor Tuesday in Washington.