Violinist Jennifer Frautschi took the place of guitarist Pepe Romero who had to cancel because of a health issue.
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State panel backs creation of new rail trail between Auburn and Portland
Rail Use Advisory Council endorses a 26-mile path for bicycles and pedestrians along an unused rail corridor.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Feb. 1-8
Thu. 2/2 5 p.m. Parks Commission Zoom Thu. 2/2 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Mon. 2/6 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 2/7 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 2/7 6:30 p.m. Landcare Management Advisory Zoom Wed. 2/8 5 p.m. Sustainability/Transportation Zoom Wed. 2/8 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Zoom Wed. 2/8 […]
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Caught in the crossfire: Mainers aid in medical rescue of Afghan boy
Fawad, then 6 years old, was hit by a bullet as his family tried to flee Afghanistan during the U.S. withdrawal. A network that included Maine residents came together to bring him to safety.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland shaken over recent killings of homeless people
Friends of Bethany Kelley and Nicholas ‘Wolf’ Gardner continue to look for answers in their deaths. Advocates worry there aren’t enough resources to help as deaths among homeless people continue to rise.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine businesses, schools get smart at artificial intelligence meeting
A study by the Portland-based Roux Institute finds that a handful of Maine industries are using AI as a tool for increased efficiency and a host of other competitive advantages.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
If you think your heart’s not in it, avoid shoveling wet, heavy snow
Shoveling involves a mix of activities that can strain the heart of someone with preexisting conditions that are often warning signs of a heart problem.
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Man’s death at campsite near Fore River Parkway ruled a homicide
Nicholas J. Gardner, 36, a member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe who was also known as Wolf or Little Wolf, was pronounced dead at the scene on Jan. 18. Police are not releasing a cause of death.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Schools and Education
Actor Tony Shalhoub announces donations to USM arts center, credits college for launching his career
Shalhoub, who graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 1977, was at the Portland school Thursday, where he was named honorary chairman of the fundraising drive and pledged $150,000 of his own money.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
People and Business: Jan. 25
Hires, promotions, appointments Nicole Evans was promoted to executive director at United Way of Mid Coast Maine in Bath. Evans joined United Way as a director of development in May 2022. Before that, she served as executive director for the American Red Cross Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter, and held leadership positions at Mid […]