Live stand-up comedy featuring local funny favorites will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, in the downstairs lounge at Obscura Café and Drinkery in Lewiston. The one and only Mark Turcotte will return to the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Great Falls Comedy Club. Turcotte will be joined by […]
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Hall of Fame fiddler to perform at Oasis of Music
Frank Ferrel, widely regarded as a leading authority on North American traditional fiddle music, will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. He will be accompanied by Greg Boardman on guitar and fiddle. Along with some traditional and his own newly-composed tunes, Ferrel […]
Police charge 5 people, seize thousands of plants in illegal pot operations at central Maine residences
Sheriff’s deputies first made arrests at a residence in China Saturday before state police made several more Tuesday afternoon.
South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck; attacker approached for autograph
Liberal opposition leader Lee Jae-myung’s party says he’ recovering at an intensive care unit.
Pedestrian injured after being struck by vehicle on Cony Road in Augusta
An accident report described the man’s injuries as serious.
Maine Compass: Shenna Bellows is my hero
Following Maine state election laws, our secretary of state did what she had to do.
Planes collide and catch fire at Japan airport, killing 5. Hundreds evacuated
The pilot of a coast guard aircraft that was preparing to take off escaped but the 5 crew members died in the collision with a passenger jet.
Israel says it will defend itself against genocide accusations at world court filed by South Africa
Israel’s onslaught in Gaza has been unprecedented in the century-old Mideast conflict, killing nearly 22,000 Palestinians and leveling large swaths of the tiny Mediterranean territory.
Sugar Bowl: Penix Jr. leads Washington to victory over Texas, spot in national title game
The Huskies (14-0) will face No. 1 Michigan next Monday night in Houston with a 21-game winning streak.
Guns, housing, budget among top issues as Maine Legislature starts second session
Lawmakers return to the State House on Wednesday for the start of the second regular session of the 131st Legislature.