The holler-folk band announced in a Facebook post that it would stop performing together after its Ghostland festival in September.
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Maine Med’s departure from Anthem network would disrupt Maine’s insurance market, experts say
Impacts would ripple though the industry, but experts also say the parties have a lot of motivation to resolve the payment disputes before a breakup.
Diocese plans Holy Week Masses, Spanish services
PORTLAND — During Holy Week, Masses and services in Spanish will be offered in Portland, Lewiston, Brewer, Sanford and Waterville, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The schedule is as follows: Palm Sunday Weekend Lewiston Mass, Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, 122 Ash St., 6 p.m. Saturday, April […]
Scholarships available to women pursuing science, engineering degrees
The Maine Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Lydia R. Laurendeau Scholarship Fund. Established in 2013, the Laurendeau Fund provides renewable scholarship support to young women who are graduating seniors from high schools in Maine pursuing post-secondary education in science or engineering at a four-year university, according to a news release from the foundation. […]
Catholic students to present Living Stations of the Cross across Maine
Students at Maine Catholic schools plan to present the Living Stations of the Cross around the state leading up to Easter Sunday, April 17. The Stations of the Cross began as the practice of pious pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem to retrace the final journey of Jesus to Calvary. They have been prayed for centuries, allowing […]
Portland’s King Kyote eliminated from ‘American Song Contest’
The singer and songwriter missed out on making the TV show’s semifinals when three other contestants selected by viewers joined a musician chosen by the judges.
Officials report Maine had mild winter, leading to possible increase in ticks
Snowfall was well below average this winter and what fell didn’t last, continuing a trend that is expected to continue because of global climate change.
Scholarships available for students pursuing business degrees
Applications are being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund, according to a news release from the foundation. This renewable scholarship supports graduates of a Maine high school who are enrolled part-time (minimum of nine credit hours) or full-time in pursuit of a business degree and entering their freshman, sophomore, junior or […]
The Heather Pierson Trio to play at One Longfellow Square
The Heather Pierson Trio will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, at One Longfellow Square in Portland. Based in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley, Heather Pierson is a pianist, singer/songwriter, and nationally touring performer whose inspiring live performances and growing catalog of releases delve into Americana, blues, New Orleans jazz, vocal chants, instrumental […]
Portland Bishop to join prayer for peace between Russia, Ukraine
Bishop Robert Deeley plans to join Pope Francis and the other bishops of the world in making an act of consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The prayer is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Friday, March 25, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on 307 Congress St. in Portland. All […]