Celebrating the opening of its new location and gallery space, LA Arts will host an exhibition by Maine artist Lesia Sochor, titled “REUSE • REPAIR • RECONSIDER.” The exhibition, which explores the concept of repair using the image of ripped jeans as a metaphor, will open Tuesday, Jan. 17, and run through Sunday, March 12. […]
January 2023
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits lowest in 15 weeks
December’s jobs report suggests the labor market may be cooling in a way that could aid the Fed’s fight against high inflation.
Live music at Mixers this weekend
The Veggies band returns to the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. They play classic rock and a little bit of country. And hair band cover band Hairy Pie is back at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14. Covering bands such as Bon Jovi, Poison, Cinderella, […]
Farmington crash sends 2 children to the hospital
Two vehicles collided late Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Main Street and Farmington Falls Road.
Minimal airline delays, cancellations a day after U.S. outage
The breakdown Wednesday showed how much American air travel depends on a singular computer system that offers safety information to pilots.
Nurses at two NYC hospitals return to work as deal ends strike
The tentative deals include raises totaling 19% over three years.
U.S. consumer inflation eases for sixth month in row
The softer readings add to growing signs that the worst inflation bout in four decades is steadily waning.
Joni Mitchell to receive Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Previous winners of the Gershwin prize include Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Carole King.
Garland appoints special counsel to investigate Biden docs
The announcement followed Biden’s acknowledgement Thursday morning that a document with classified markings from his time as vice president was found in his personal library, along with other documents found in his garage.
Gov. Mills includes additional $17 million for public defenders and contracted lawyers in budget proposal
An additional 10 public defenders and tiered hourly wages for contracted counsel included in state budget plan.