An Army National Guard helicopter was summoned after officials determined the injured hiker’s condition was worsening.
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Wex severs ties with Russian oil company Lukoil North America
The Portland firm had continued doing business with a subsidiary of Russian-based Lukoil after the invasion of Ukraine, but changed course on Friday.
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Journey as a Deaf Parent webinar set for March 24
SOUTH PORTLAND — Maine Behavioral Healthcare’s Deaf Services program plans to present The Journey as a Deaf Parent, a free, one-hour webinar for parents and caregivers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, parents who are deaf or hard of hearing, and providers who work with people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. The […]
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Maine Air National Guard Unit holds change of command
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Maine Air National Guard’s 265th Combat Communications Squadron held a change of command ceremony March 6, at which Maj. Brenden Westin assumed command from Lt. Col. Brian Camire at the South Portland Air National Guard Station. Westin, of New Gloucester, has 14 years of military service spanning eight years on active […]
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Mad Horse Theatre Company to host open studio event
Join members of the Homecoming Odyssey Collective for an Open Studio session from 1:30-3 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, at Mad Horse Theatre in South Portland. The Devising Collective has been meeting monthly to work towards an immersive Installation Production slated for June 24-26. Inspired by the theme of “Homecoming” in Homer’s “The Odyssey,” this […]
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Equal rights amendment to Maine Constitution hits Republican opposition in House
The 80-57 vote in favor of the proposal falls short of the two-thirds majority required to put the issue to voters, with another vote coming later in this session.
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Brandon Brown is grateful for path that led him from prison to redemption
The 35-year-old Gilead resident is the first inmate in Maine to earn a master’s degree in restorative justice.
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Catholic youth to score donations during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring
During Sunday’s Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 13, young Catholics from around Maine plan to get donations to benefit those in need through the “Souper” Bowl of Caring. The annual event, held this year on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12 and 13, is a weekend of giving and serving during which 100% of the monetary […]
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Bishop to celebrate Mass of the Anointing of the Sick in Lewiston
LEWISTON — In observance of the World Day of the Sick, Bishop Robert Deeley is scheduled to celebrate a Mass of the Anointing of the Sick at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul on 122 Ash St. The World Day of the Sick, held Feb. 11, was introduced by […]
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Deering grad, teacher team up to create ‘miraculous’ communication app
ReachMyTeach, which is used in the Portland area to improve communication between teachers, students and parents, could spread to more schools thanks to a significant financial investment from an education group.