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Maine writer donates $15,000 to reading program that welcomes immigrants

by Dennis Hoey December 22, 2021December 23, 2021

National Book Award-winning author Phillip Hoose gives the money to I’m Your Neighbor Books, a Portland-based nonprofit.

Local & State, Uncategorized

First snow arrives to blanket Maine

by Bonnie Washuk Staff Writer December 18, 2021December 19, 2021

Between 4 and 7 inches is expected throughout much of the state. A year ago Maine had 19 inches of snow on the ground by this date.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education

Wave of TikTok threats puts Maine schools on high alert

by Vanessa Paolella December 16, 2021December 17, 2021

Schools throughout Maine are expected to be on high alert Friday following threats warning of violence.

Local & State

Vaccination clinic draws huge crowd as Maine reports another 1,018 cases

by Bonnie Washuk Portland Press Herald December 11, 2021December 11, 2021

Despite the weather, hundreds of people turned out Saturday for a no-appointment COVID-19 vaccine clinic. At the same time a team of federal health care workers arrived to lend at hand at Maine’s largest hospital.

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Heather Pierson Jazz Trio to perform ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

December 8, 2021

One Longfellow Square

Community

Diocese names Christmas card contest winners

December 8, 2021December 1, 2021

PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the winners of the Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest, conducted by the diocese’s Office of Development (winning artwork, captions below/larger size images available). All Catholic school and faith formation students throughout the diocese were invited to participate in the contest. Each submission featured original creations by […]

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Maine crime statistics fail to show extent of domestic violence

by Gillian Graham December 5, 2021December 6, 2021

State Department of Public Safety figures suggest domestic violence assaults have dropped for the sixth year running, but many cases are never reported.

Community

Bishop to host virtual family Advent blessing

December 5, 2021November 29, 2021

PORTLAND — During Advent, Bishop Robert Deeley plans to host a special virtual prayer and blessing gathering for all Maine families at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. Last year, hundreds of individuals and families in Maine logged in and joined the bishop for the special online event, which lasts about 10 minutes. All are welcome, […]