Wendy Poole, former executive director of The Theater Project in Brunswick, was a producer on the latest movie from ‘Fast and Furious’ director Justin Lin.
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Cruise ship visiting Portland on Sunday has norovirus outbreak
The Oceania Insignia has 74 passengers and 1 crew member aboard who have fallen ill with the highly contagious disease during the cruise and 8 are in isolation.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine’s effort to limit some political contributions now before federal appeals court
The Maine attorney general’s office this week appealed a July ruling that a law approved last year by voters was unconstitutional. Supporters hope the case could lead to broader campaign finance reform.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, New England, News, Outdoors
For Maine’s youth hunters, longtime tradition closes the generation gap
The 2-day hunt open for Mainers 16 and under started at 5:55 a.m. Friday.
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Treat Memorial Library expands homeschool hub, hosts Halloween tea
Livermore Falls’ Treat Memorial Library enriches homeschool resources and invites families to a whimsical ‘Mr. Pumpkin’s Tea Party’ on Oct. 29.
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Halloween events set for Jay, Livermore Falls
Families in Jay, Livermore Falls and nearby communities can enjoy trunk-or-treats, tea parties and the annual Boo Bash this Halloween season.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Long-shot Democratic U.S. Senate candidate drops out, endorses Janet Mills
Daira Smith-Rodriguez, of Biddeford, entered the race a month ago but failed to get any traction among a crowded field.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
USM eliminates therapeutic recreation program, lays off 2 faculty members
The provost called the decision difficult but said student enrollment in the program has dropped significantly.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Waldo County woman shot, injured after 3 masked men show up at her door
The Knox resident was taken to the hospital with injuries that police said were not life-threatening. The 3 suspects have not yet been located.
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Music of the Everly Brothers to be featured at Kennebunkport’s Mid-Week concert
Kennebunkport Historical Society’s next concert in the Mid-Week Music series will cover the Everly Brothers. The concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the society’s Town House School at 135 North St. Phil and Don Everly harmonized on many memorable tunes in the 1950s and ’60s, beginning with their 1957 debut single, […]