Convicted last summer of vehicular manslaughter, Ethan Rioux-Poulios should have been barred from driving for a decade. But an error by the courts and the BMV allowed him to keep his license. On Friday, he critically injured a woman in a police chase that ended in a wreck.
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Wex and Idexx won’t say whether they’ll suspend doing business in Russia
The Maine-based companies will say only that they will abide by the sanctions imposed by the U.S. and Europe because of the invasion of Ukraine.
Lawmakers endorse batch of child protection reforms
The bills supported by a legislative committee Monday will be debated by the full Legislature in the coming weeks.
Maine Historical Society celebrates 200 years with series of events
The Maine Historical Society is entering its third century of service to the people of Maine and commemorating its 200th birthday. On February 5, 1822, MHS was established as the third state historical society in the United States – two years after Maine became a state. Its founders consisted of civic leaders from across Maine, […]
Strauss’s ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ to be streamed in Met Opera Live series
Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center
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 […]
District Judge Rick Lawrence nominated to Maine Supreme Judicial Court
If his nomination by Gov. Mills is confirmed in the Maine Senate, he’ll be the first Black justice on the state’s highest court.
Ice-fishing shanty blown across Michigan bay; anglers safe
Authorities say three anglers are safe after a homemade ice-fishing shanty was blown about a mile across a bay in Michigan by winds that neared 50 mph.
New Sharon voters approve $1.18 million budget, reject article to allow disposal of town property
Residents approve 23 warrant articles and reject two.
Sidelines: Nokomis boys, Skowhegan girls deliver signature performances
Warriors and River Hawks leaned on season-long strengths to win first Gold Balls, Drew Bonifant writes.