The backstage is a flurry of activity as the Bossov Ballet Theatre prepares for a performance of the beloved show at the Waterville Opera House
December 2018
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
FCS semifinal: Maine falls to Eastern Washington, 50-19
The Black Bears fall behind 28-0 and can’t claw back as the Eagles advance to the FCS national championship game.
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Posted inNation & World
Trump weighs next move on budget
After posturing for a shutdown, the president adopts a softer tone.
Posted inNation & World
Climate change talks move world ‘1,000 little steps forward’
That’s encouraging, but critics worry that the steps aren’t big enough.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mills decries federal judge’s ruling against Affordable Care Act
Maine’s governor-elect calls it a ‘backward, poorly-reasoned decision,’ but notes that Obamacare ‘is still the law of the land.’
Posted inNation & World, News
Egypt unveils newly found ancient tomb
The chamber of a high official contains ‘exceptionally well-preserved’ drawings.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
Creation of new church in Ukraine breaks ties to Russia
Orthodox leaders approve a move that could greatly raise tensions with The Motherland.
Posted inLocal & State, Sidelines
Sidelines: A special friendship
Mark Plummer and President George H.W. Bush bonded over golf, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted
Along with roll call votes this week, the House also passed the Offshore Wind for Territories Act (H.R. 6665), to establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, to provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation off the coasts of U.S. territories; the Amending the Congressional Accountability Act (S. 3749), to change procedures for resolving sexual harassment […]
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Central Maine Sunday police logs for Dec. 15
Waterville and Augusta area police reports for Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018