The Portland Symphony Orchestra’s POPS! concerts welcome guest conductor Michael Berkowitz and singer Joan Ellison in a tribute to the songs of Judy Garland. The concerts are at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The program features Judy Garland hits “Strike Up […]
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Annual fundraising gala planned for Cottage Street Creative Exchange
Elemental – a celebration of air, fire, earth and water – will be held during Cottage Street Creative Exchange’s annual fundraising gala of dance and music from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, on the top two floors of the Art Moves Dance Studio building in Norway. A dance party will follow from 8-9 p.m. […]
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Open auditions to be held for ‘We’re Alright’ in Rangeley
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts announces open auditions for the upcoming production of “We’re Alright,” a self-written Juke Box style musical, from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. This is an original play written locally by Pam Ellis and Val Zapolsky. The RFA is always looking for […]
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Fiddle champion Owen Kennedy to perform at Oasis of Music
Junior Scottish fiddle champion and Oasis favorite Owen Kennedy will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. The Maine fiddler is a seventeen-year-old award-winning musician whose love of traditional music and enthusiasm for performing has captivated audiences from San Diego to the Shetland […]
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‘Witches’ returns for Halloween fun at 49 Franklin
Do you have a wacky aunt, or grandmother that you just adore? Then you’ll love the Halloween event planned at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. 49 Franklin presents “Fun and Magic With The Witches of 49 Franklin.” They’re zany, wacky, and downright lovable! The witches of 49 Franklin are […]
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Boris Johnson out of race to return as UK prime minister; Rishi Sunak leads
The Conservative Party hastily ordered a contest that aims to finalize nominations Monday and install a new prime minister – its third this year – within a week.
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Challenge at the checkout: Mainers struggle to keep up with rising grocery prices
Historic inflationary pressures are making it difficult to put food on the table, forcing shoppers to scout for deals and cut back.
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Volleyball: Gardiner advances to Class B semifinals with straight-set win over Gray-New Gloucester
The Tigers sweep the Patriots, one of the few teams to take a set from Gardiner this season.
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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose
Still, many people are expected to continue receive it for free once the U.S. government stops buying the shots, the drugmaker says.
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Social media platforms brace for midterm elections mayhem
Social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Twitter say they’re taking steps to prevent the spread of misinformation about voting and elections ahead of next month’s midterms.