While activists in some places celebrated political and legal advances, observances also pointed to repression in countries such as Afghanistan and Iran.
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Landfill operator tells lawmakers it has temporary fix to Maine’s sludge disposal crisis
Casella, the operator of the state-owned landfill that had stopped accepting biosolids from wastewater treatment, says it has found a temporary home for Maine’s sludge in New Brunswick, buying time to find a long-term solution.
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Mikaela Shiffrin closes in on World Cup skiing history
Shiffrin chasing record-tying 86th win on World Cup circuit.
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Woodstock-based youth mentoring program receives $120K
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s NorthStar 4-H Youth Mentoring program, based at Bryant Pond in Woodstock, recently was gifted $120,000 over six years by Norway Savings Bank. The gift was made as part of UMaine Extension’s Adopt a Cohort fundraising campaign to support individual classes in the mentoring program aimed at raising aspirations of […]
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Wentworth Institute of Technology recognizes local dean’s list students
BOSTON — Nine local students have made the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology. They are Paige Morgan of Auburn, Mikaela Estes of Auburn, Molly Sherr of Auburn, Tobias Roy of Durham, Brodi Farinas of Lewiston, Thomas Worden of Minot, Raymond Dulac of Raymond, Wei Chi of Topsham and Andrew Pulsifer […]
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Maine photographer’s work on display in hospital gallery
Central Maine Medical Center
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Maine Art Quilts members find inspiration in abstract art for exhibit
Members of Art Quilts Maine share their latest works through Friday, April 28, at the Stonewall Gallery at the Yarmouth History Center. For this show, members were challenged to find inspiration from abstract art. The result is a panoply of rich color and texture. There will be a free opening reception from 4-6 p.m. on […]
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Celtic fiddle superstar Richard Wood to perform in Rumford
Richard Wood, who has blown away sold-out audiences around the globe with his traditional-born, fiery brand of Celtic music, will perform at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 20, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. His Canadian Folk Music Award-nominated and ECMA award-winning album, “Unbroken,” has reviewers praising it as some of his best work to date. […]
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One Longfellow Square celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with double bill concert
Traditional Irish music group Fódhla, along with Mia Bertelli with Benjamin Foss, will join forces to ring in Saint Patrick’s Day at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 17, at One Longfellow Square in Portland. Fiddles, flute, guitars, whistles, bouzouki, and voice will keep your toes tapping through rollicking jigs and reels, timeless ballads, and buoyant […]
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Portland Symphony Orchestra presents Ravel’s Boléro and two POPS! performances of Louis Armstrong & Friends
The Portland Symphony Orchestra presents perennial favorite Ravel’s Boléro as part of the Sunday Classical Concert series at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 12 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The concert will be conducted by guest conductor Nir Kabaretti, with guest violinist Gilles Apap. The program includes Sheriff’s Akeda, Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3 in […]