A group of Tibetan monks and their supporters congregated in Monument Square Tuesday to mark Tibetan National Uprising Day.
March 2020
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Markets’ slide continues in Asia after Dow tumbles into bear market
Investors rush to sell amid uncertainty about how badly the coronavirus outbreak will hit the economy.
advertisement
Posted inAmerican Journal
Marketplace 2020 taking shape in Gorham
GORHAM — The 23rd annual Marketplace in Gorham is a sure sign of spring and the place to be to meet neighbors and reacquaint with old friends. Admission is free. Gorham Business Exchange sponsors the event and Suzanne Phillips takes the reins this year, her first as the group’s latest executive director. “It’s shaping up […]
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Colby, Thomas colleges in Waterville monitor virus reactions but announce no major changes
Both Colby College and Thomas College have already been restricting some college-related travel and said in statements Tuesday that they were closely watching the coronavirus outbreak and reviewing their responses.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Planning Board OKs first plan to expand up on Main Street
WESTBROOK — Developer Chris Wilson will be the first to expand his residential project upward under loosened regulations on downtown density. Wilson brought his already approved plans for a new building at 660 Main St., just across from Riverbank Park, back to the Planning Board March 3, seeking to expand it to a third floor. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Men’s lacrosse: UNE defeats USM in season opener
Gorham’s Alex York scores three goals against the Huskies in UNE’s 24-10 win.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Coronavirus latest: Trump restricts travel from Europe, except U.K., starting Friday
The latest news from around the U.S. and the world on coronavirus: TRUMP RESTRICTS TRAVEL FROM EUROPE FOR 30 DAYS Taking dramatic action, President Trump announced Wednesday that he is sharply restricting passenger travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is roiling […]
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education, Times Record
UMaine System, Bowdoin join move to get students off campuses
Fearing that students who travel for spring break could bring the coronavirus back to Maine, the schools announce plans to transition to distance learning for the rest of this semester.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
A Window on the Past – John Anglin, winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor
In the old section of Calvary Cemetery, between Main Street and Calvary Creek, is a small bronze marker that indicates the burial location of John Anglin. The marker was put in by the American Legion and no other marker or stone is evident. John Edward Anglin was born on Oct. 6, 1850, in Portland, Maine. […]
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Russia passes bill allowing Putin to stay in power past 2024
The Russian parliament has approved a sweeping constitutional reform that will allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power for another 12 years after his current term ends in 2024.
You must be logged in to post a comment.