Brandon Brown, now 33, was convicted of attempted murder and has spent that last decade in prison. His fate now rests with Gov. Janet Mills.
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Feature obituary: Retired nurse Beverly Collins dies from complications of coronavirus
Collins, 83, worked and as a nurse and volunteered in Portland for many years and had a home in Standish.
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Holy Saturday Candle Lighting and Prayer from Home set for April 11
Maine Catholics encouraged to join in an act of solidarity at 7:30 p.m., the hour of the sunset.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Small businesses seek rent and eviction freezes as crisis costs mount
Maine small business owners are in anxious talks with landlords as they seek to buy time until they can reopen and restore cash flow.
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Food assistance available at many Maine parishes
Local parishes are in Skowhegan, Farmington, Augusta, Jay during COVID-19 outbreak.
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Maine parishes announce Holy Week live-streaming schedules
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, April 5, and continues through Easter Sunday, April 12. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has compiled a list of live-streamed Masses and liturgies at Maine parishes during Holy Week. All of the information is also listed at portlanddiocese.org/HolyWeekLiveStreaming. This webpage will be updated frequently as additional parishes submit […]
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Diocese of Portland announces directives for celebration of Holy Week and Easter in Maine parishes
PORTLAND — The Diocese of Portland has informed Maine parishes of the protocols that will be in place for the celebration of the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Maine. All celebrations must be limited to/not exceed 10 people or less, […]
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Portland quarantines dozens at Expo as 2nd illness confirmed at city homeless shelter
Two new arrivals from outside Maine test positive for COVID-19, prompting Portland to close its shelters to newcomers and hold an emergency City Council meeting to address shelter guests who refuse to be quarantined.
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Homeless shelter’s first coronavirus case adds urgency to reduce crowding
The woman came from out of state last week and is now quarantined, along with 27 other people who may have been exposed at the crowded shelter in downtown Portland.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Burglar at Portland’s Flask Lounge took his time stealing equipment
Police are asking anyone with information about the break-in to call them.