About 100 people stood with signs that read ‘Palestinian Lives Matter’ and ‘Wage Peace’ during the protest organized by the Maine Voices for Palestinian Rights.
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Norridgewock unveils mural celebrating community history
Artist Cary Wendell unveiled Norridgewock’s newest public art piece on the town square on Saturday a four-panel mural designed to tie Norridgewock’s present to its past.
Two horses killed after being struck by vehicle in Gorham
The animals had gotten loose on Gray Road after dark, police said.
State homeless council opposes upcoming sweep of Portland encampment
The chair of the Maine Statewide Homeless Council says removing people from their encampments further victimizes them and doesn’t solve the problem.
Lottery winnings give Gardiner woman a chance to invest in son’s Poopah Scoopah business
Ricci Abbott, who won $10,000 on Sunday, is the second person with Maine ties to take home a large lottery prize this week.
‘Maine Cabin Masters’ fandom drives tourists to Manchester
The show’s popularity has also allowed designer Ashley Morrill to branch out with a new homeware company called Rustic County. The ninth season of the cabin-restoration program will begin airing on Oct. 23.
Native Mainer leads Jerusalem Post’s wartime coverage
David Brinn, who grew up in Portland, is the managing editor of Israel’s largest English-language daily newspaper.
Two dogs die in fire at Fairfield apartment complex
The fire broke out Friday in a second-floor unit at the American Lodge on Main Street.
Three people injured in 2-vehicle crash on Farmington Falls Road in Farmington
A vehicle driven by Daniel Smith, 62, of Bangor attempted to turn around and pulled into the path of a vehicle driven by Seth Reed, 27, of Vassalboro.