The Bowdoin International Music Festival returns for its 59th season of presenting world-renowned classical musicians. The festival will produce nearly 100 performances over six weeks – running from Monday, June 26, through Friday, Aug. 4). There will be free concerts daily. The festival’s summer institute runs alongside public performances, bringing to Maine 275 young musicians […]
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Extension Homemakers donate homemade tote bags to RSU 9 Food Pantry
The Franklin County Extension Homemakers donated homemade tote bags to the RSU 9 Food Pantry to better facilitate their backpack program.
Health insurer hack means questions but still few answers for Mainers
A cyberattack discovered in April could affect 79,000 state residents with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care coverage. But there’s little information about the information at risk.
Future of Brown-Tatum tandem in spotlight as Celtics enter offseason
The Celtics’ rollercoaster season ended a round short of a return to the NBA Finals
Nine people shot and injured on Broadwalk in Hollywood, Florida
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Near the end of the Memorial Day weekend, nine people were shot and injured a shooting on the Broadwalk in Hollywood, a police spokesperson said. A dispute between two groups ended in gunfire about 6:45 p.m. Monday, said spokesperson Deanna Bettineschi. One suspect was in custody, and police were searching for a […]
UAE announces groundbreaking mission to asteroid belt, seeking clues to life’s origins
It’s the latest space project by the oil-rich nation after it launched the successful Hope spacecraft to Mars in 2020.
Uganda’s president signs into law tough anti-gay legislation with death penalty in some cases
The death penalty can be applied to cases of sexual relations involving people infected with HIV, as well as with minors and other categories of vulnerable people.
Russia strikes Kyiv in daylight with ballistic and cruise missiles
Debris from the intercepted missiles fell in the Ukrainian capital’s central and northern districts during the morning.
Greene student is Maine Connections Academy’s STAR student for May
SCARBOROUGH — Alexis Beaucaire of Greene has been named Maine Connections Academy’s May STAR Student of the Month. STAR students are academy scholars who are recognized for embodying the school’s values and spirit both in and out of the virtual classroom. Beaucaire, a grade 12 student, has always felt connected to veteran-related causes. She comes […]
Cancelled: Jay committee seeks volunteers for June 6 work day
The town of Jay’s Recreation Committee seeks volunteers for a work day, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6 at French Falls Park on French Falls Drive. People can help with a trail and garden clean up. Those who have handheld garden tools are needed to help clean up some of the flower areas. Brush […]