100 years ago: 1925 “Evangelist Carrigan of Lewiston, trusty at the county jail, Auburn, was absent without leave at dinnertime yesterday, and in the opinion of the sheriff was to all intents and purposes and escaped prisoner at the evening roll call last night. Sheriff Murray as soon as he learned of Carrigan’s departure made […]
2025
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Children’s Museum loses federal grant intended for Wabanaki history programs
The Portland museum is losing most of the grant funding it was awarded last year by the Institute of Museum and Library Services for a project that includes curricula support for teachers and programs for museum visitors.
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back: UMaine party ban, new unleaded gas
Looking Back for April 11, 2025
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
More than $100M sought to help Maine prepare for winter storms, climate change
A $34.5 million bill would fund home resiliency grants statewide, and a $75 million bond would invest in coastal resilience projects.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Portland man, 74, turns first Boston Marathon into a race to save Alzheimer’s research
Ralph Carmona, a 74-year-old Portland man who has Alzheimer’s, says he is a living example of the value of medical research.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Movie Review: ‘A Working Man’
Jason Statham has a new movie out. He plays with a guy who used to work in a violent profession, but he’s sworn to leave that life behind. But now some bad people have messed with his employer (the only people to help him out when he was at a low point), and he’s going […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: You want to keep your head clear and fend off disrupters and those who want to exploit you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Saoirse Ronan, 31; Claire Danes, 46; David Letterman, 78; Ed O’Neill, 79. Happy Birthday: Take an innovative approach to life, love and chasing happiness. Participate in events and activities that give you a voice and make a difference. Keep an open mind and look for opportunities that enhance your reputation, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: You want to keep your head clear and fend off disrupters and those who want to exploit you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Saoirse Ronan, 31; Claire Danes, 46; David Letterman, 78; Ed O’Neill, 79. Happy Birthday: Take an innovative approach to life, love and chasing happiness. Participate in events and activities that give you a voice and make a difference. Keep an open mind and look for opportunities that enhance your reputation, […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman doesn’t want to pay unemployed sister’s rent
DEAR ABBY: At 63, I am the youngest sister of four siblings. We grew up in the turmoil of Dad’s alcoholism and hoarding, as well as physical and emotional abuse from both our parents. One of my sisters, “June,” was sexually assaulted by my brother. She’s 71 now and hasn’t worked since she was in […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox blown out by lowly White Sox
Aided by five Boston errors, Chicago ends an eight-game losing streak and wins for just the third time this season.