Gretchen Arsenault is the featured artist in the Art and Ale Window at Gritty’s in Auburn. Now settled in Lewiston, Arsenault is originally from Toledo, Ohio. Arsenault’s work has grown from painting trees to using glass and other materials to create multi-media pieces. She uses these materials to transfer her thoughts and feelings to the […]
2021
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Skosh, Hairy Pie to play at Mixers this weekend
The fun and ever-popular Skosh will play from 8-11 p.m. for a Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 29, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Skosh is Jedidiah Allen (drums/vocals), Eli Allen (bass/backing vocals), Peter Richard (saxophone), and Jake Van Paepeghem (guitar/vocals). 80’s hair band rockers Hairy Pie continue the weekend Halloween Party playing from […]
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Biden announces ‘historic’ deal, but still needs Democrats’ votes
The president pushes a still-robust domestic package – $1.75 trillion for social services and climate change programs – that the White House believes can pass the 50-50 Senate.
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Veggies to play 1800 Club on Saturday
Local classic rock band The Veggies will perform from 9 p.m.-12 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, at the 1800 Club in Auburn. The Poprocks will opening for the Veggies. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes. There is no cover charge. The 1800 Club is located at 34 Court St., Auburn.
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Gala of Wander features variety of performances
Cottage Street Creative Exchange
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U.S. jobless claims drop to pandemic low while Maine claims rise
Nationally, 2.2 million people were collecting unemployment checks the week of Oct. 16, down from 7.7 million a year earlier.
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U.S. economy slowed sharply to a 2% growth rate last quarter in face of COVID
Economists remain hopeful for a bounce-back in the current October-December period, with confirmed coronavirus cases declining, vaccination rates rising and more Americans venturing out to spend money.
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OFF RADAR: ‘Billy Summers’ by Stephen King
This is best King novel in a while, writes Dana Wilde.
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Commentary: Maine needs robust Forest Legacy Program funding
The Forest Legacy Program has conserved over 2.8 million acres of working forest lands across the U.S.