Just a week before Afghanistan’s collapse, things looked staggeringly different.
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Biden: Troops will stay in Afghanistan to evacuate Americans
President Biden says he’s committed to keeping U.S. troops in Afghanistan until every American is evacuated, even if that means maintaining a military presence there beyond his Aug. 31 deadline for withdrawal.
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Ex-chair of Purdue denies responsibility for opioid crisis
Richard Sackler says he, his family and the company do not have any responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States.
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Christine Poulson brings her band to Music for Mavis in Turner
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo will host Christine Poulson and the Social Club from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the gazebo in Turner. Poulson, a talented musician, singer, and music promoter, will lead her retinue in a rousing evening of musical joy. She also has hosted Sunday evening open mics for […]
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Shark Martin to play in After Dinner Music Series
Shark Martin will play a wildly-fun evening of funkabilly, rock, ska, hip-hop, dance, soul music from 7-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, as part of the After Dinner Music Series presented by the Denmark Arts Center in Bicentennial Park in Denmark. Started in 2007 as a side project, Shark Martin’s music has taken on a […]
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Maine Event Comedy presents Brian Plumb at Craft Brew Underground
Maine Event Comedy presents Last Comix Standing semi-finalist Brian Plumb at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. The show will also feature Corey Saunders and Julie Nye. Plumb’s confrontational style has made him a favorite throughout New England and beyond. He’s a regular at Comix at Mohegan Sun and […]
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Chicks With Sticks to perform as part of bicentennial celebration
The Chicks With Sticks Steel Drummers will perform a variety of salsa and reggae songs form 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, for Auburn’s Arts in the Park bicentennial celebration. The event is free and open to the public on the corner of Main and Academy streets.
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Lovell Arts & Artisans Fair features dozens of exhibitors
The 46th annual Lovell Arts & Artisans Fair will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, at the New Suncook School in Lovell. The fair benefits the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library. The fair will showcase approximately 40 artisans featuring painting, pottery, jewelry, ornaments, handmade rugs and towels, wooden household items, photography, fiber […]
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Youth theater group to present ‘James and the Giant Peach, Jr.’
Theater-goers of all ages are invited to a free, outdoor performance of “James and the Giant Peach, Jr.” presented by Cumberland County Children’s Theatre — Maine’s newest youth theater organization. The show will be performed 2 nights only: Friday, Aug. 20, and Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Stonehedge event venue in Gray. Originally scheduled for […]
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Exhibit showcases Mainers ‘taking a knee’ in support of Black Lives Matter
As a Mi’kmaq and a member of the Elsipogtog First Nation of New Brunswick, Canada, Heather Augustine knows a thing or two about marginalized people. Augustine, a New Gloucester resident, is a co-founder of a First Nation youth group which brings young people and their families together to share community. And now she is also […]