Rick Stoops, who has served as the church as pastor since 1982, said this is the first he has seen the church hold a river baptism.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England, News
Maine battens down for a weakened Henri
The storm likely will bring torrential rain to the state beginning Sunday, but not the full force of the hurricane.
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International Fly Fishing Film Festival planned in Rangeley
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at Rangeley’s Lakeside Theatre, 2493 Main St. The festival will feature 10 films, six to 16 minutes in length, from all corners of the globe showcasing the passion, lifestyle, and culture of fly fishing. Theater doors open at 7 p.m. […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Central Maine native has rain delays covered for the Red Sox with an L.L. Bean-inspired design
Emma Robertson, originally from South China and an L.L. Bean designer, created the layout for the tarp that’s been used at Fenway Park’s rain-delayed baseball games for the past two seasons.
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Swine & Stein Brewfest tickets available
The Swine & Stein Brewfest has tickets available for the Oct. 9 event. The festival is planned from noon to 5 p.m. and features Maine’s best breweries, wineries and distilleries in an open air beer garden along historic downtown Water Street. Organized by Gardiner Main Street, this annual fall beer festival also features a full […]
Posted inNation & World
Coastal evacuations urged as Hurricane Henri eyes Northeast
Regardless of its exact landfall, the region is teeming with tens of thousands of tourists.
Posted inMaine
Maine CDC reports 205 COVID-19 cases, two deaths
The seven-day average reaches 160.1 new cases on Saturday.
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Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival set
The Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival is celebrating its 54th event Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 26-29, at the Litchfield Fairgrounds, at 30 Plains Road, in Litchfield. The festival grounds have a big stage that was built in 2010, indoor bathroom facilities, and amenities for camping are available. The Blistered Fingers Kids Academy, a free, relaxed, informative […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
View from Away: Climate change and the unjust toll of extreme heat
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Health, Maine
After brain injury, playwright Callie Kimball put down her pen to focus on healing
Kimball has a play finishing a run in Monmouth and another – likely her last – premiering at Portland Stage in September.