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Posted inFood, Maine, News
Maine food pantries weathering funding cuts with help from retailers
Food donations from supermarkets, local food businesses and wholesalers make up about half the food that’s distributed at most Maine food pantries.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
LeAnn Rimes sings about ‘Portland, Maine’ in new duet
The song was also released in 2014 by Tim McGraw and drew some local ire for the lyric ‘I don’t know where that is. And I don’t want to know.’
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Border Patrol SUV involved in alleged Chicago vehicle ramming, shooting reportedly driven to Maine
A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot a woman accused of ramming an agency vehicle earlier this month. The woman’s attorney says the SUV is now in Maine.
Posted inLife & Culture
Flashback to our Ace Frehley interview ahead of ’98 KISS show in Maine
The original lead guitarist’s interview came as KISS decided to reunite and once again don their iconic face paint and “Destroyer” tour outfits.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Art exhibit honors Maine’s Deaf community, victims of Lewiston shootings
The curators wanted to create a place for healing as the 2-year anniversary of the tragedy approaches.
Posted inMaine
ACLU asks judge to find that immigrants who are arrested have right to bond
The ACLU says ICE and Border Patrol are detaining immigrants under a law that has traditionally been used for new arrivals. The government says it can detain people under the law regardless of how long they have been in the U.S.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland parent deported after ICE arrest near Talbot school
Denis Omar Rivera Martinez was not able to appear in court on a domestic violence charge after immigration officials removed him from the country.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Hearts of Pine looking to finish strong
Portland’s pro soccer team has lost three straight and closes its inaugural USL League One regular season with a three-game homestand.
Posted inMaine Mariners, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
A new ice rink at Scarborough Downs would be welcome
If the proposal by the Maine Mariners is approved, it could be a boost to youth and high school hockey in the area.