PORTLAND — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is offering its annual blessing of the animals at several local churches. The event is held to honor St. Francis of Assisi, whose Feast Day is Oct. 4, while also recognizing the important place that pets hold in people’s hearts. While all pets are welcome to attend […]
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Maine Observer: Finding her way in an empty nest
After more than a half-century, this grandmother has no kids in the house to cook for.
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Boil order lifted on Peaks, Cushing islands
Water tests following a water main break on Friday indicate tap water is ‘safe for all purposes’ officials said Saturday morning.
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U.S. attorney for Maine appointed to attorney general’s advisory committee
Halsey Frank is 1 of 9 U.S. attorneys appointed to the committee by Attorney General William Barr.
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Clean elections advocates sue Portland over denial of referendum
Fair Elections Portland is asking a judge to declare the City Council violated their constitutional rights and to order the city to place the proposal on the November ballot.
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Jury finds Westbrook man guilty of sex crimes
The defense attorney for Gadi Iradukunda says he will appeal.
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Candidates offer different perspective on mayor role
Three challengers eye Ethan Strimling’s seat.
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Crowd of 2,000 in Portland joins worldwide call for action at student-led ‘climate strike’
The rally and similar events in Maine and around the world are part of a movement led by young people decrying inaction on what they see as a crisis.
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Broken water main forces boil-water order for Peaks, Cushing islands
Island residents will have to boil water they intend to consume until tests can confirm there is no dangerous level of bacteria.
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Affiliation accelerates lifelong lessons taught by Portland Squash
Portland Community Squash becomes the 25th program in the world to be affiliated with Squash Education and Alliance.