Musicians who support the Franco Center’s mission work and the performing arts in general have gotten together to create a fundraiser concert to support the Franco Center. Several members of the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra and musician friends of the Franco Center will perform in this fundraising concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10. “We […]
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Shostaks to bring Irish music to Oasis of Music
Irish music played by Anthony Shostak on uilleann pipes and his daughter Una on fiddle will launch the 2023-24 season of the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. The Oasis of Music is a weekly music series of performances of roughly thirty minutes, running from […]
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Pair of exhibitions opens fall season at UMF gallery
Two exhibitions will be on display to begin the year at the UMF Emery Community Arts Center. “I don’t like gardening, but I do it anyway, mostly for my neighbors,” an exhibition of paintings, ceramics, book arts and works on paper by Annie Lee Zimerle and Brian Zimerle, will be on display in the Flex […]
Posted inMaine
Maine’s puffin colonies recovering in the face of climate change
Scientists who monitor seabirds said Atlantic puffins had their second consecutive rebound year for fledging chicks after suffering a bad 2021.
Posted inCross Country, Varsity Maine
High school cross country preview: Opportunities aplenty for area talent to step up
With graduation to central Maine’s top runners, the field is much more wide open this fall.
Posted inNation & World
Rare blue supermoon brightens night sky this week in closest full moon of year
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Stargazers are in for a double treat this week: a rare blue supermoon with Saturn peeking from behind. The cosmic curtain rises Wednesday night with the second full moon of the month, the reason it’s considered blue. It’s dubbed a supermoon because it’s closer to Earth than usual, appearing especially big […]
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10 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations as Biden pitches cost reductions
The move is expected to cut costs for some patients but faces litigation from the drugmakers and heavy criticism from Republican lawmakers.
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Judge ends 0-for-17 slide with 249th career homer as Yankees beat Tigers 4-1
Aaron Judge hits a solo homer in the seventh inning for the Yankees, who get seven shutout innings from Luis Severino.
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Spanish soccer federation leaders asks president Rubiales to resign after kissing player on the lips
Luis Rubiales has faced a torrent of criticism from around the globe over his behavior at the Women’s World Cup final
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After crushing first-round loss, Montgomery still bullish on the Bruins
Boston Coach Jim Montgomery, entering his second year, looks ahead after a record-setting regular season and quick playoff exit last season.