Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia would have to carpet-bomb Kyiv and kill all its residents to be able to conquer the city.
2022
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Kudos: Through cancer battle, ‘Jimbo’ Marston continues fundraising for Make-A-Wish
An annual event put on by the longtime publisher of Uncle Andy’s Digest has raised nearly $500,000.
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Animal surrenders are on the rise at central Maine shelters as pandemic restrictions ease
Animal adoptions spiked during the pandemic, but as more people return to work in-person many animals are being surrendered to local humane societies and shelters.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine teacher shortage fueled by some leaving profession early as rate of new educators lags
High expectations with low pay, coupled with the added stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted at least two central Maine educators to look for new jobs.
Posted inMaine
COVID-19 hospitalizations relatively low in Maine as more cases reported
The Maine CDC announced 282 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday and three additional deaths.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
‘It makes school unbearable’: MSAD 52 parents, students want directors to address bullying
The school board will survey parents and students about the school climate.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to Perform ‘Family Classics’
The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rohan Smith, plans to presents two concerts of music for the whole family at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20 at the Orion Performing Arts Center, 50 Republic Ave. in Topsham. Musical triple threat, […]
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Maine Event Comedy presents Mark Scalia at Johnson Hall
Maine Event Comedy plans to present Mark Scalia at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Johnson Hall Theater, 280 Water St. in Gardiner. The show also will feature Krystal Dyer and JJ Jones. Since starting his career in Boston, Scalia has entertained thousands of people across the U.S. and Canada. Scalia is the founder of […]
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Not Fade Away — Grateful Dead Tribute set to perform in Madison
Not Fade Away — Grateful Dead Tribute — plans to take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St. in Madison. Having performed at venues and festivals all over the region, the band has gained a dedicated following built upon celebrating the Grateful Dead’s unique relationship between the music, […]
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Obituary: JoAnne M. Cooper
MECHANIC FALLS – JoAnne M. Cooper, 80, of Mechanic Falls, died Saturday, March 5, 2022, at home. She was born in …