February 2020 – Page 199 – The Portland Press Herald

Patten to offer robotics workshop for ‘tweens

by The Times Record February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

Registration is now open for an introductory robotics class on Monday afternoons at Patten Free Library. The class is free and is open to students in grades 5-7. No previous experience with robotics is required. The focus of the four classes, to be held Mondays starting March 9 through March 30, will be on designing, […]

Arts & Entertainment, News

Abbe Museum hires new executive director

by Bob Keyes February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

Christopher Newell, a member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe from Indian Township, joins the Bar Harbor museum.

Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics

In 2015 audio, Bloomberg advocated targeting minorities for arrest

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press February 11, 2020September 14, 2020

Bloomberg launched his Democratic presidential bid late last year with an apology for his support for the policy.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine-based CES Inc. acquires Massachusetts engineering firm Haley and Ward

by Peter McGuire February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

The Brewer-based environmental and engineering company makes its second out-of-state acquisition.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Four prosecutors quit Roger Stone case after DOJ undercuts sentence recommendation

by MICHAEL BALSAMO and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

It is exceedingly rare, particularly in a high-profile case like that of the former Trump aide, for the Justice Department to reverse its own prosecutors on a sentencing recommendation.

The Forecaster

Midcoast Community Calendar: Feb. 14-22

February 11, 2020

Books and Authors Sunday 2/16 Longfellow Days 2020: Coursen Reading #3, 1-2:30 p.m. with poets Jane Costlow, Audrey Gidman and David Sloan, Curtis Memorial Library, 33-B School St., Brunswick. Free. Tuesday 2/18 Book Bingo, noon-1 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. Family event; kids under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Winners […]

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

SeaWorld settles investors’ lawsuit over ‘Blackfish’ documentary

by Associated Press February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

The theme park company was accused of misleading investors over the impact the documentary “Blackfish” was having on its bottom line.

Portland Forecaster

Carnaval organizers look ahead to next winter

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

PORTLAND — Organizers of Carnaval Maine, held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 on the Eastern Promenade, plan to host another next year and are looking at ways to increase attendance and expand the winter festival. Brian Corcoran, CEO of Shamrock Sports and Entertainment, said changes could include extending children’s activities throughout the weekend, holding the festival at […]