In the movie Little Caesar, Edward G. Robinson portrays a gangster named Caesar “Rico” Bandello. At the end of the movie as he lies fatally wounded he asks, “Is this the end of Rico?” Maybe the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) will spell the end of Donald Trump. According to the New York […]
September 2023
Posted inSun Spots
Coats for Kids spaghetti supper takes place Sept. 16
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Annual Harvest Baked Bean Supper, featuring red flannel hash, will be held at the West Bowdoin Baptist Church at 54 West Road in Bowdoin on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 4:30-6 p.m. Donations are $12 for adults, $6 for children under 12, and preschoolers eat free. The supper is sponsored by the […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Mike Colangelo: ‘Lewiston needs Mayor Carl’
Twenty months ago my family and I moved from Florida to beautiful Lewiston, where my wife was born. I began to check out local businesses, the library, the arts — Franco Center and The Public Theatre. I attended a few City Council meetings and some of the merchant meetings on Lisbon Street. I am very […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Mainers can make a difference by knowing the warning signs and calling or texting 988.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Midcoast area orchestra seeks classical musicians
The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra seeks experienced classical musicians to audition for the upcoming 2023-24 season in Topsham and Lewiston. Musicians interested in joining the orchestra for its season starting in September should call 207-315-1712 or email [email protected] to set up an audition, according to a news release from Michael Levine with the orchestra. The orchestra […]
Posted inNation / World, News
SUV driver crashes into Denny’s near Houston, injuring 23 people
The diner patrons had injuries ranging from minor cuts to “severe injuries” that didn’t appear to be life-threatening, according to police in Rosenberg, Texas.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Why Trump’s vow to appeal his D.C. trial date probably won’t work
Trial dates are generally not appealable. And criminal defendants can’t challenge most other pretrial decisions until the trial is finished.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Nation / World, News
Mainer who attended Burning Man says a little mud didn’t ruin Nevada festival for her
Brigid Rankowski, of Portland, says her time at the festival – where rain washed out the main road – was great and that she’d do it again.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Field hockey: Balanced attack leads Cape Elizabeth past St. Dom’s
Five players score for the Capers. Eighth-grader Alana Wheeler cages the Saints’ only goal.