Republican Dale Holman is trying to unseat Democratic Rep. Samuel Zager.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Major concert promoter proposing music festival at Payson Park
The organizers say it could attract up to 20,000 people a day but the details are still being worked out.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
UNE receives $300,000 to support scholarships for public health program
The donation is from the Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Portland waterfront workers urge ‘no’ vote on Question E
Some opponents are worried people don’t know enough about the proposal or that the group behind it is now advocating for a new plan.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Portland legislator faces challenger for seat in Maine House
Incumbent Democratic Rep. W. Edward Crockett is running against Republican Tammy Ryan.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Hammered by Amazon, Peaks’ only hardware store closing
Duffy’s Island Hardware was a place Peaks residents could count on year-round for tools, supplies or a DIY gadget.
Posted inBusiness, Health, News, Schools and Education
UNE team gets $6.6 million grant to explore eye pain, potential treatments
With the National Eye Institute award, a University of New England scientist will look at how eye damage takes its physical and emotional toll.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Portland voters should amend charter for Native land acknowledgment
I read with interest Megan Gray’s Oct. 12 article, “City voters to consider Native land acknowledgment.” This question on Portland’s ballot will allow the charter to acknowledge that the city sits on Wabanaki land. Shortly after his arrival at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church in Portland, where I am a member, Pastor Christopher Gilbert began to […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Forecaster, American Journal writers win state awards
The Forecaster’s “Homeless in Cumberland County” wins second place in its division for investigative reporting from the Maine Press Association.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Review
Classical review: Playing Violins of Hope, Portland Symphony gives stirring performance
The orchestra will repeat the performance, which features string instruments owned by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, Tuesday at Merrill Auditorium.