Schooner Fare is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., in Bath. Steve and Chuck Romanoff together as Schooner Fare, the premier performing group of original and traditional maritime songs. Their energetic concerts are laced with a Maine brand of universal humor. They also write […]
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Celebrity Chef Challenge fundraiser set for Sept. 20
Spectrum Generations plans to host the ninth annual Celebrity Chef Challenge fundraiser at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, at Snow Pond Performing Arts Center, 8 Goldenrod in Sidney. The event will feature three local chefs who will prepare dishes based on Meals on Wheels guidelines. This year’s featured chefs include Heidi Parent, Hells Kitchen participant […]
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Maine coalition to observe falls prevention week
The Maine Falls Prevention Coalition — committed to empowering all older adults to age well, and avoid falls — plans to partner with the National Council on Aging to observe Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Sept. 20-24. Falls remain a leading cause of injury for people aged 65 and older, threatening safety and independence and generating […]
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Assistance available for organic farmers
BANGOR — Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program are due Nov. 1. “USDA is here to help all producers, including those who grow our nation’s organic food and fiber. Many […]
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Mitchell Center to host talk on economic sustainability
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions is scheduled to host a talk about sustainability in Maine’s secondhand economies. The talk is to be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the University of Maine campus. […]
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Bieber wins artist of the year at star-packed MTV VMAs
Justin Bieber also took home the best pop song honor with Giveon for “Peaches.”
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Man killed in Lewiston fire identified; dozens left homeless
The State Fire Marshal’s Office says Felicien K. Betu, 70, died from injuries he suffered after jumping out a window on the top floor of the four-story apartment house.
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A solid debut, but Jones says it ‘wasn’t good enough’
Penalties and fumbles proved costly for the Patriots, preventing QB Mac Jones from getting a win in his first NFL game.
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Iran to allow new memory cards in UN’s nuclear site cameras
Tehran will allow U.N. inspectors to install new memory cards into surveillance cameras at its sensitive atomic sites and to continue filming there.
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Internet funding rule could favor rural areas over cities
Officials in some urban areas are raising concerns about a federal rule limiting how federal coronavirus relief money can be spent on high-speed internet.