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2023
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‘Big Fish’ performances planned in Belfast
Belfast Maskers plans to present its production of “Big Fish,” adapted from Daniel Wallace’s novel and the acclaimed film by Tim Burton, this magical production promises to captivate audiences with its whimsical storytelling, memorable music, and fantastic characters. Performances are set for July 27 through Aug. 6 with 7 p.m. show times Thursday through Saturday […]
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Waterville Rocks to present Will Evans Trio
Waterville Rocks will present The Will Evans Trio at 7 p.m. Friday, July 28, at Head of Falls on Front Street in Waterville. The free, family-friendly concert series is sponsored by the City of Waterville, Colby College, MIFF 26, Central Maine Chevy, Camden National Bank, GoNetSpeed, and The Proper Pig. The Beer Garden opens at […]
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David Sedaris plans to take the stage at Waterville Opera House
The best-selling author, humorist and contributor to David Sedaris will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers “Calypso,” “Naked,” “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim,” and regular National Public Radio contributor […]
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‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ to be staged in Rangeley
The RFA will present the Tony award winning musical comedy “The Drowsy Chaperone” at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. Showtimes are 7 p.m. July 27, 28 and 30 and a 4 p.m. matinee on Sunday, July 30, 31, 2023 PM except on Sunday, July 30. A musical within a comed, this […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Anger grows in Ukraine’s port city of Odesa after Russian bombardment hits beloved historic sites
In just a week, Russia has fired dozens of missiles and drones at the region, hitting the historic city center that had been largely spared since the beginning of the war.
Posted inNation & World, News
Climate change leaves fingerprints on July heat waves around the globe, study says
Climate scientists say this month’s heat is likely the hottest Earth has been in about 120,000 years, easily the hottest of human civilization.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Scholars Strategy Network: In turbulent times, Maine makes investments in its people
The times in which we live are, and have been, difficult. Turbulence confronts us at every corner, upon every turn. Around us things are constantly changing — economically, politically, medically, socially. There is too often too little upon which to rely to attain and maintain a degree of certainty in one’s life. As we emerge […]
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Commentary: Federal program backing online access is key to Maine’s future
The Affordable Connectivity Program supports access to education – and much, much more.
Posted inMaine, News
New law will put more dollars into pockets of older, low-income Mainers
About 19,000 Maine residents over 65, many of them low-income women living alone, will be made eligible for the program under the new law.