The new organization aims to eliminate the stigma around immigrants, steering teens away from violence and toward education.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Photos: Portland celebrates the holidays with a tree-lighting
The annual event in Monument Square features music and general merriment.
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Same-sex couples face obstacles on path to legal parenthood
But a new gender-neutral hospital form may protect the rights of LGBTQ pairs.
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‘Dirty John’ coming to small screen on Bravo
The true crime podcast will become a weekly series.
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Shoppers shrug off predawn cold for crack at early Black Friday deals
Thousands of Mainers flock to The Maine Mall in South Portland for midnight opening ‘door busters’ and to socialize.
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On the heels of its best year, international Cat ferry poised to leave Portland
Ridership on the high-speed ferry to Nova Scotia has grown since 2016, but its owner is considering moving the service to Bar Harbor.
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Memorable experiences are increasingly given as gifts, making receivers happy
This holiday season, treat the people on your nice list to some hands-on adventures – like ax-throwing or dance class – for a chance to create memories that last a lifetime.
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Stores emphasizing checkout via tablet, smartphone
Retailers like Walmart and Target want to reduce shoppers’ main gripe on Black Friday: long lines.
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Despite cold, giant balloons warm hearts at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Bystanders refuse to let the weather dampen their enthusiasm for the annual festivities.
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Early snow and cold give ski season a bright start
People are ‘chomping to ski’ and conditions are ideal, the manager of the Camden Snow Bowl says.