The legendary Nova Scotia fiddler Richard Wood returns for a concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, at Old South Church in Farmington. He will be joined by guest musician Keelin Wedge. Named by MacLean’s Magazine as one of the Top 100 Canadians to watch in the 21st Century, Wood has blown away sold-out […]
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‘A Deep Poetic Journey Into Something’ presented by Edward Little One Act Team
The Edward Little One Act Team will present their play, “A Deep Poetic Journey Into Something,” by Forrest Musselman at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, at the Community Little Theatre in Auburn. The story revolves around Jane (played by Sommer Russell), a teenager searching for her place in the world. Jane tells her own […]
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South Paris-based extension to offer Swine 101 workshop
SOUTH PARIS — University of Maine Cooperative Extension Oxford County is set to hold a workshop on raising swine from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, March 27, at the UMaine Extension office, 9 Olson Road. Dr. Colt Knight, UMaine Extension state livestock specialist, will present Swine 101, a two-hour primer on raising pastured pork. […]
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Augusta seeks federal grant funding to raise riverfront parking lot, add downtown observation deck
The project would reduce the frequency of — but not eliminate — flooding and add pedestrian amenities to make the riverfront more attractive.
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‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ stumbles with $30.5 million debut
The “Shazam!” sequel fell short of its modest expectations and earned a place on the very low end of modern DC comics movie launches.
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To prevent gun suicide, states consider allowing people to deny themselves a gun
In all but nine states, most gun deaths are self-inflicted. The highest proportion is in Maine, where 89% of gun deaths are suicides.
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Ready to rev an electric vehicle? Maine buyers are running into roadblocks
It’s not just how hard it is to find an EV amid pent-up demand; there’s also tight financing and a web of complex tax credits.
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Strong voters pass entire town meeting warrant
All 41 articles were passed and eight unopposed candidates running for office were sworn in Saturday morning.
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Route 17 in Jefferson reopens after collapsed culvert replaced
Reopening ends need for 11-mile detour.
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Russia, Ukraine extend grain deal to aid world’s poor
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ukrainian officials say an unprecedented wartime deal that allows the grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia where hunger is a growing threat.