She spent summers in Kennebunkport, recorded hit songs, appeared on Broadway and TV, and last year celebrated her 100th birthday with an event at the Ogunquit Playhouse.
News
Local, state and national news from the Portland Press Herald
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Chellie Pingree among House Democrats urging U.S. to recognize Palestinian state
A spokesperson for Rep. Jared Golden said the 2nd District Democrat would not sign the letter, and places the onus on Israel and Palestine to ‘resolve their differences.’
advertisement
Posted inFood, Nation & World, News
They once shared recipes. Now her family is going hungry in Gaza
A U.S. citizen watches from afar as her relatives in a war zone struggle to survive.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Piscataquis County Jail flagged for serious health risks, inconsistent record-keeping
Sheriff Robert Young says the Dover-Foxcroft facility is on track to fix the issues of noncompliance that the Maine Department of Corrections raised in a recent inspection.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Former state worker and environmental advocate launches independent run for Maine governor
John Glowa Sr., of South China, is among more than a dozen candidates vying to replace Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Police investigate 2nd Portland bank robbery in 5 days
The robbery at Kennebec Savings Bank was reported shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Posted inLocal & State
Kennebunk Free Library’s roaming felines are finding forever homes
Since 2023, the library has been working with the Animal Welfare Society to help cats get adopted.
Posted inLocal & State
Kennebunkport dog rescue celebrates milestone adoption
Since 2007, Lucky Pup has rescued dogs across the country. The organization recently surpassed 2,300 adoptions.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Maine Capitol Police chief placed on leave following arrest
Matthew Clancy, arrested Friday for assaulting an officer during a late-night scuffle Friday in Hallowell, was also stopped in Waterville in 2023 for appearing intoxicated in his parked truck.
Posted inLocal & State
Cape Elizabeth Land Trust celebrates 40 years of conservation
Founders and early leaders reminisce on the beginning and the growth of the trust.