The Charlotte Hobbs Library Speaker Series welcomes Gillian Burnes, author of “Soft Features,” as its first speaker of 2024 for a Zoom-only talk at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, at the Charlotte Hobbs Library in Lovell. “Soft Features,” Burnes’ first novel, is a finalist for the 2023 Maine Literary Award for fiction. Set in […]
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Q&A with creators, stars of ‘Le Carrefour/The Intersection’ documentary to be held at the Franco-American Collection
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Maine author Rivera Sun will share her experiences in nonviolence
Maine author and nonviolence skills instructor Rivera Sun will give a talk at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Norway Memorial Library. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, this kid-friendly, intergenerational workshop will show the power of stories and share skills for peaceful conflict resolution. Attendees will play games, learn […]
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Trump claims immunity from prosecution in Georgia
Legal experts say Trump is unlikely to prevail on his immunity claims. But the motions could delay the cases against him beyond next November’s election.
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Jim Gallant to perform at Oasis of Music
Jim Gallant will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. For this performance Gallant will be performing new songs from his new CD, songs he has written about every season of life, with special attention to life in our region of Maine. He […]
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New executive director takes reins at The Public Theatre in Lewiston
The Board of Directors of The Public Theatre recently announced that the Theatre’s longtime executive/co-artistic director Christopher Schario will retire this year. In a message sent to the Theatre’s patrons, donors, corporate sponsors and friends, the Board celebrated and thanked Schario for his incredible tenure – 30 years of artistic excellence and commitment to the […]
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Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies
Justices put a lower court ruling on hold and said they will hear arguments in April on the hospital emergency question.
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Chris Sale looks back at the ups and downs of his years with Red Sox
Chris Sale, traded to Atlanta last weekend, looks at the highs of winning a World Series and challenging for a Cy Young, and the lows from a lengthy string of injuries.
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Rumford farmers rescue couple from the Androscoggin River
Two motorists travelling north on Route 232 had driven into the water that had breached the banks of the river.
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Love for Lewiston fundraiser concert to be held at Franco Center
A special concert to benefit the two local venues affected by the tragic events of Oct. 25 will be held 5-10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Both Schemengees and Just-In-Time Recreation suffered losses of lives and business closures as a result of the tragedy. While operating and facility expenses […]