The Portland Symphony Orchestra welcomes Thomas Wilkins, principal conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, as guest conductor for a Sunday Classical concert at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The matinee performance features the vibrant musical world of London, pre-World War I with performances of A Shropshire Lad, Rhapsody for […]
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Pandemic, staff shortages take toll on education services for students with disabilities
A lack of ed techs in particular has prompted a rising number of complaints that students aren’t getting legally required services in Maine schools.
High temps break records across Maine, but normal cold is returning
In Portland, the high hit 72 degrees, shattering the old Nov. 12 record of 65 degrees set in 2020.
Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust receives grant for project
The Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust is the recipient of a grant from the Land Trust Alliance and the Open Space Institute, the funds from which will be used to incorporate climate science into strategic land protection and stewardship efforts. This will harness the land’s natural ability to capture and store carbon, according to a […]
RSV surge could delay some pediatric surgeries at Maine hospitals
The increase in cases of respiratory syncytial virus among young children is straining hospital capacity.
Veterans to be honored at events across Maine’s public universities
Maine’s public universities plan to salute those who served with events on their campuses and in the community connected to Veterans Day. The public is encouraged to attend these tributes across the University of Maine System, which include: Monday, Nov. 7 • 9 a.m. Maine Medal of Honor tribute and “Thank a Veteran” ribbon campaign […]
Top Gun applications open until Nov. 30
Applications are being accepted for Top Gun, a Maine entrepreneurship acceleration program. Applications are open to Maine startup companies across all industry sectors in the regions of Portland, Lewiston/Auburn and Waterville. The program has helped more than 350 startups since 2009, according to a news release from the Portland-based Maine Center for Entrepreneurs and its […]
‘Hopeful’ became a sign of the times. Now, artist Charlie Hewitt is focused on the future.
The Lewiston-born, Portland-based artist, at age 76, is taking new risks thanks to the ubiquity of his lighted neon sculpture.
UNE team gets $6.6 million grant to explore eye pain, potential treatments
With the National Eye Institute award, a University of New England scientist will look at how eye damage takes its physical and emotional toll.
Challenge at the checkout: Mainers struggle to keep up with rising grocery prices
Historic inflationary pressures are making it difficult to put food on the table, forcing shoppers to scout for deals and cut back.