‘Final Frontier’ features artist Denis Boudreau as he grapples with haunting memories of war through abstract painting while visually impaired. The documentary short premiered at the Maine International Film Festival and won an award.
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Relive Ozzy Osbourne’s visits to Maine in photos, archives
The legendary metal singer, who died Tuesday at 76, performed several times in Portland over the years.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Lewiston narrowly votes down request to divest from weapons manufacturers
Councilor Josh Nagine, who brought the proposal forward, argued Lewiston shouldn’t be profiting off companies that produce ‘collateral damage’ locally and abroad.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Who’s funding Maine’s red flag and voter ID referendum campaigns?
A majority of contributions have come from out of state for the 2 ballot questions touching on the national hot button issues of gun safety and voter ID.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Hammond Lumber Company to buy Waterville-based Ware-Butler, expanding its footprint
Hammond Lumber, based in Belgrade, will add 12 locations in Maine and New Hampshire and consolidate three other stores.
Posted inLocal & State
Border Patrol arrested a man in Maine and had him hospitalized, but didn’t tell his family where
An Ecuadorian man, living in Massachusetts, was detained in Fort Fairfield last week. His family said he was moved into ICE custody on Tuesday.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine’s endangered piping plover population sets record high
Conservation efforts to protect piping plovers on the state’s beaches has led to a record year for nesting pairs.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports
Meet Bob Greene: a Portland native who covered the Civil Rights Movement, ‘golden age’ of tennis
Greene, a Minot resident, grew up on Munjoy Hill in Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State, News
How will Trump’s tax breaks on tips affect Maine workers?
Experts weigh in on how this provision of President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ will work.
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Design chosen for the revamp of iconic Biddeford Five Points sign
After a months-long search, local artist Victoria Gordon’s design was selected.