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2023
Poet Myronn Hardy will read from his latest book
Myronn Hardy, an assistant professor of English at Bates College, will read from his newly published book of poems, “Aurora Americana,” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Gomes Chapel on the campus of Bates College in Lewiston. Books will be for sale at the event. “Aurora Americana” is being published by Princeton University Press […]
A foreign armed force to fight gangs makes many in Haiti celebrate, while others worry
The United Nations Security Council has authorized a 1-year deployment of a Kenya-led force to help quell violent gangs.
New York judge issues limited gag order after Trump makes disparaging post about a court clerk
The state’s attorney questioned an accountant in an effort to build the case that Trump and others at his company had full control over the preparation of misleading and downright false financial statements at the heart of the lawsuit against them.
Guitarist, composer to perform at Oasis of Music
Guitarist and composer Peter Griggs will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 11, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Griggs attended the Juilliard School of Music Pre-College Division, Bowdoin College, Wesleyan University and York University (UK). His principal teachers included Louis Ricci (French Horn), Elliot Schwartz & Wilfred Mellers […]
Cast announced for production of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ at Community Little Theatre
The cast has been announced for the upcoming production of the musical comedy “The Drowsy Chaperone,” directed by Brandon Chaloux, at the Community Little Theatre in Auburn. The cast is, standing from left, Joseph Tinianow, Hannah Hanson, Scotty Venable, Abram Dwyer, Ray Woodworth, Kristen Gilhooly, Casey Waters, Meg Walz, Jonathan Carr, Anita Charles, and Tony […]
Paintings by Lewiston artists on display in hospital gallery
The paintings of Lewiston residents Susan and Paul Boucher are on display for the month of October in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Art is an integral part of Paul’s life and has been for almost fifty years. His style combines a sense of realism with […]
No Labels asks state Democratic chairs to back off after Biden said democracy allows for third party
No Labels has not filed campaign finance disclosures that other political parties routinely file, and its leaders refuse to say who is funding their work.
Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree help to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree joined firebrand Republicans to remove Kevin McCarthy from House leadership
Golden and Pingree vote with House majority to remove Speaker McCarthy
The Maine Democrats joined other members of their party in voting to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which means the Republican leader did not get enough support to keep his job.