The Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD season continues with “Don Carlos” at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy. For the first time in company history, the Met presents the original five-act French version of Verdi’s epic opera. Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads a cast of opera’s […]
2022
More than 30 companies to start making Pfizer’s COVID pill
The U.N.-backed Medicines Patent Pool says that nearly three dozen companies worldwide will soon start making generic versions of Pfizer’s coronavirus pill.
Bath’s rabies committee wants nearby communities to weigh in on possible solutions
The committee is weighing implementing an oral rabies vaccine program, but questions remain as to how effective it would be.
Smart’s dive sidelines Warriors’ star Curry
Golden State’s Stephen Curry is out indefinitely with a sprained ligament in his left foot.
Cast announced for production of ‘Disaster!’ at Community Little Theatre
Director Brandon Chaloux has announced the cast for the upcoming production of “Disaster!,” opening Thursday, April 7, at Community Little Theatre in Auburn. The play is a spin on the disaster movies of the 1970s and includes many hits from that decade including “Knock on Wood,” “Hooked on a Feeling,” “Sky High,” “I Am Woman,” […]
Live music at Mixers this weekend
Tickle returns the L/A area for the first time in years at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 18, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band covers songs by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Ed Sheeran, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Usher and Nelly. Doors open at 6 p.m. There is no cover charge. Twice Shy, […]
Avian influenza detected in two more Maine counties
While not an immediate threat to humans, the disease is lethal to commercial and backyard flocks.
Study finds SUVs, pickups hit pedestrians more often than cars do
The research released Thursday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety points to the increasing popularity of larger vehicles as a possible factor in rising pedestrian deaths on U.S. roads.
Liz Caruso seeks a series of debates with Bruce Poliquin before Republican primary
Former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin ignores request for 11 debates before June 14 with Caratunk’s Liz Caruso
Missing person from Newburgh found dead in Bangor, deputies say
Mason Dorcy was last seen being dropped off last week at the Penobscot Community Health Center in Bangor, according to the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office.