The Mount Washington Avalanche Center says 2 skiers were caught in human-caused avalanches and 1 of them was seriously injured.
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Canada joins U.S. and allies in Beijing Olympics boycott
The diplomatic moves by Canada, the U.S., Britain and Australia do not affect their athletes’ ability to compete in the games.
Waterville council approves authorizing lease for solar farm at airport
The terms of the lease for the farm at Robert LaFleur Airport include an initial payment to the city of $250,000 and an additional payment of the same amount once it becomes operational.
House passes defense bill calling for potential Bath-built ships
The NDAA authorizes three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, the main type of ship BIW builds, but doesn’t dictate which shipyard will construct the ships.
DaPonte String Quartet celebrates the holiday season with free concert
The DaPonte String Quartet celebrates the holiday season with a free presentation of its acclaimed “Maine’s 200th: Music of Early Maine” concert program at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Second Congregational Church in Newcastle. They are joined by guest artist Eric LaPerna on percussion for a concert that highlights significant events along […]
Actor Will Ryhs presents ‘A Christmas Carol’
Will Rhys will present “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Denmark Arts Center. Rhys, who has performed in and directed many versions of “A Christmas Carol,” has adapted Dickens’s magical tale to create this unique production in which he weaves together the joy of story-telling with his skills as […]
Heather Pierson Jazz Trio to perform ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
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Spectators to be limited this season at many central Maine high school basketball gyms
As a new season is set to begin Friday, fans will be allowed into some gymnasiums and prohibited from others.
‘A Very Ida Christmas’ at The Public Theatre this weekend
Maine humorist Susan Poulin returns in her hilarious and heartwarming production of “A Very Ida Christmas” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec 10; and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, and Sunday, Dec. 12, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. Come on over to Ida’s for the best Christmas ever as she shares the […]
Bowdoin College to require booster shots for all students, faculty and staff
The mandate becomes effective Jan. 21, 2022, and gives students 30 days to receive the shot upon becoming eligible.