ORONO — A total of $22,867.76 was raised and distributed between eight campus food pantries around the state because of the successful third year of the annual Ending Hunger on Campus in Maine Campaign. The campaign spotlights the important role of student-led food pantries in combating food insecurity, and raising critically-needed donations for self-funded, student-run […]
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Jewish Film Festival postponed due to coronavirus concerns
‘Of course we’re disappointed, but we felt that we did what we had to do,’ said Barbara Merson, executive director of the Maine Jewish Film Festival.
2020 Maine Jewish Film Festival postponed
The 2020 Maine Jewish Film Festival has been postponed until fall. The festival was scheduled for March 28 through April 5 with screenings in Portland, Brunswick, Lewiston, Rockland, Waterville and Bangor, according to a news release from Barbara Merson. The festival’s initial ticket sales were strong, leading to anticipate crowds in close quarters at many […]
Eastern Maine Community College postpones events
SkillsUSA Maine postpones 2020 state competition set for March 19 and 20, with hopes to move it to a virtual conference.
Maine issues first round of conditional marijuana licenses
Among them are four manufacturing facilities, 11 growing operations and 16 retail outlets in 10 communities, with five of the stores in Portland.
Husson University 2019 fall president’s list
BANGOR — Husson University has announced the following students were named to its 2019 fall president’s list. Sabrina M. Poulin, of Augusta, a senior, is enrolled in the Bachelor, of Science in Criminal Justice/Master, of Science in Criminal Justice Administration program. Ryan Douglas Wheelock, of Augusta, a sophomore, is enrolled in the Bachelor, of Science […]
Rep. Carney: Maine communities shouldn’t have to foot the bill for oil facility closures
L.D. 2033 would require owners to close facilities in an environmentally safe and fiscally sound manner.
2020 Maryann Harman Awards announced
Women from Bangor, Old Town and Wiscasset to be recognized March 25 in Orono.
Trial date set for Newport man charged with wife’s murder
Frederick Allen, 40, is charged with the murder of his wife, Anielka Allen, 37, whose body was found in their home by Newport police in January.
Jail in Bangor could spend up to $1 million to board inmates at other jails
Overcrowding at the Penobscot County Jail has been chronic.