A book talk by historian and author Dale Potter-Clark for her book, “Escape from Bunker Hill,” will feature the topic of the Underground Railroad at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, in the 2nd floor conference room at the Mechanic Falls Public Library. Potter-Clark’s interest in the Underground Railroad spiked several years ago when she […]
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Lewiston seeks Christmas tree
The city of Lewiston aims to find the perfect spruce to serve as its official holiday tree. The city plans to turn on the Christmas tree’s lights during its annual Holiday at the Plaza festival on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St. Public Works will decorate the official tree with 1,200 lights. […]
Suicide bomber detonates device in Turkish capital; second assailant killed in shootout
Turkey’s interior affairs minister says a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device near his ministry while a second assailant was killed in a shootout with police
U2 concert uses stunning visuals to open massive Sphere venue in Las Vegas
Two helicopters zoomed through the starlit skies before producing spotlights over a Las Vegas desert and U2 frontman Bono, who kneeled to ground while singing “Vertigo.”
Groundbreaking choreographer Rudy Perez, a trailblazer of postmodern dance, dies at age 93
Perez died of complications from asthma.
Rep. Matt Gaetz says he will seek to oust McCarthy as speaker this week. ‘Bring it on,’ McCarthy says
Rep. Matt Gaetz says he’ll try to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a fellow Republican, from his leadership position this week
Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn and family as tributes pour in
The gathering will take place in the same one-story structure where the Carters lived before he was first elected to the Georgia Senate in 1962.
Stanton Bird Club to hold annual meeting in Lewiston Oct. 8
North Yarmouth naturalist and wildlife artist Michael Boardman will be guest speaker.
Auburn church to conduct blessing of animals Oct. 8
The First Universalist Church of Auburn plans to hold a blessing of the animals at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 during Sunday worship service at 169 Pleasant St. The Rev. Patrick McLaughlin will bless animal companions. The ceremony is both a recognition of St. Francis’ Feast Day and the seventh principle of Unitarian Universalism: “Respect […]
Jay sets Oct. 15 deadline for removal of items from cemeteries
The town of Jay has announced that all plants, flowers and other decorations, including solar lights, must be removed from all town cemeteries by Sunday, Oct. 15. After that date, the town’s Public Works Department will remove and dispose of remaining items. This allows the staff to do a complete fall cleanup without damaging or […]