July 8, 2024
2024
Go a little farther afield and find a Maine summer fair for you
Why wait for the big fall fairs, when there’s tons of small-town fair fun happening all over the state in summer.
For an ethical and enjoyable wildlife experience, embrace the space
The opportunity to see fascinating species thriving in their natural environments draws many of us to national parks, waterways and wildlife refuges every year. Almost as alluring is the appeal of getting the perfect picture that captures an animal’s beauty, ingenuity or charisma. But our Instagram aspirations must not be achieved at animals’ expense. Experts […]
12 hidden gems of this year’s Maine International Film Festival
From an animated short about a social media-addicted pig to a Blue Hill-based horror film, there’s lots to see in Waterville.
Maine to study whether creating local electric grid operator could cut costs, improve reliability
The first-in-the-nation proposal could shift control over some aspects of Maine’s power system from the nonprofit that oversees transmission lines and power plants across New England.
July 8, 2003: Could HBO be planning to shoot upcoming ‘Empire Falls’ movie here in Waterville? Also, fire destroys the Canaan Suprette, and Fairfield police arrest pharmacy’s alleged robber
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Lakewood Theater to stage ‘Over the Moon’
“Over The Moon” by Seven Dietz will be staged at Lakewood Theater at 76 Theater Road in Madison. Performances are set for 8 p.m. July 18-20 and 25-27; 4 p.m. July 21; 2 and 7 p.m. July 24. Hapless artist George Finch is head over heels in love with the sublime Molly Waddington, who enthusiastically […]
Rafael Devers, Kutter Crawford lift Red Sox past Yankees
Devers homers twice and Crawford pitches seven scoreless innings as Boston takes two of three in New York.
Alex Bowman wins on rainy street course in Chicago
Bowman becomes the 12th driver to win on the Cup Series this year and secures a playoff spot.
Molotov cocktails placed on railroad tracks in Rockland, police say
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after a cloth-filled bottle caused a fire Saturday.