The museum that showcases the work of New England artist and inventor Rufus Porter will have more space to carry out his legacy in the coming years, its executive director said.
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Pennell alumni preserve timeless piece of Gray history
The Pennell Institute’s only remaining original clock face now adorns a wall in Gray Town Hall and keeps time with the tower’s exterior faces.
Historic Hawthorne House undergoes restoration in Raymond
Supporters of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s one-time home hope it can serve as a community center when repairs are complete.
Naples man was ‘finally on right track’ before fatal crash, wife says
Christopher McCue, 38, died at the scene of the motorcycle accident on Edes Falls Road last month.
As hate crimes rise, active bystanders needed, advocates say
National tragedies like 9/11 and the pandemic that spark acts of hate against minorities make it important for people to know how to intervene safely, activists say.
Magic Lantern learning center prepares for unveiling
The movie theater and pub will remain and help sustain youth programs when the new center opens this fall.
Gray-New Gloucester High School remembers ‘vibrant’ student
Jasmine Sky Vincent passed away last month unexpectedly after a brief illness.
Police investigating fatal crash on Harrison-Naples line
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in which a Naples man was killed on Edes Falls Road in Harrison on Aug. 29. According to police, motorcyclist Christopher McCue, 38, crossed over into oncoming traffic before hitting an SUV driven by Liza Poole, 38, of Harrison. Police say McCue died at the scene. […]
Loony for learning: St. Joe’s professor dives into research
“Loon Lessons” is the most comprehensive update on the iconic Maine bird since ornithologist Judy McIntyre’s 1988 book,”The Common Loon: Spirit of Northern Lakes.”