Presenters will be from Catholic Charities Maine’s Refugee and Immigration Services and Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry.
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Portland cancels season’s first 2 cruise ship visits, may tell others to steer clear of city
The scheduled visits in late April were the first of 119 stops that cruise ships were scheduled to make in Portland this year.
Wex ‘strongly encouraging’ its employees worldwide to work from home
The Portland-based payment technology firm says it hopes to have employees fully transitioned to remote work by March 20.
Portland cancels events at Merrill Auditorium and other venues
All events scheduled for the next 30 days at the Merrill, Expo and Ocean Gateway are canceled to curtail the spread of coronavirus.
Covetrus co-founder David Shaw to leave board of directors
He says he will not seek re-election to the Portland veterinary company’s board, citing personal health reasons.
Maine officials evaluate cruise ship policies amid coronavirus scare
It’s unknown how deeply the spreading viral disease will cut into an industry that brings about 400,000 passengers and $29 million in spending to Maine every spring and fall.
Portland software developer KinoTek gets $100,000 boost from Microsoft
KinoTek is developing a data aggregation platform designed to help coaches, athletes and medical professionals prevent and overcome injuries.
Portland restaurant Five Fifty-Five closing after 17 years
The owners of one of the city’s best-known restaurants have announced they’re closing in April.
Biddeford man found guilty of hate crimes in 2 racially motivated attacks
Maurice Diggins faces as much as 10 years in prison for each of 3 hate crimes, in the first federal prosecution in Maine since the government adopted a new hate crime law in 2009.
Supper to celebrate Maine’s bicentennial set for March 14 in Augusta
Proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels program; RSVP to 623-8823.