Between the “1812 Overture” and “The Nutcracker,” Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky has a big hand in celebrations of American holidays — the overture captures and exemplifies the thunderous spirit of national celebration of July 4, and “The Nutcracker” the child-centric magic and joy of the American Christmas.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: DeSantis Passes the Kool-Aid … to Republicans
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has earned some recent notoriety for casting doubt on the COVID-19 vaccines and attacking the experts who happen to know about them.
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Posted inSports
Jaguars continue playoff push, hand Jets fourth straight loss
Jacksonville holds New York to 10 first downs and moves closer to first place in the AFC South with a 19-3 win.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
New crime data collection system doesn’t reflect crime wave in Maine
Overall crime in Maine had dropped for 9 consecutive years under the old reporting system used through 2020.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Area roundup: Waterville downs Leavitt boys in overtime
Brett Coburn puts up game-high 21 points for Hornets; Buckfield boys earn first victory; Lewiston boys win on the road; Jayce Brophy surpasses 30 points for Dirigo girls, and Olivia Mastine pours in 22 in Spruce Mountain’s win.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Storm slams Maine today: This could be a messy one
With the big holiday just around the corner, weather forecasters are warning that the storm moving in Friday, with high winds, cold temperatures and flooding, is apt to disrupt a whole lot of Christmas plans.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Defying a parking ban in Lewiston or Auburn can cost you
Here’s what to expect during a winter parking ban and how to avoid a tow.
Posted inSports
Independent arbitrator reinstates Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer
Bauer was suspended for violating the league’s domestic violence and sexual assault policy.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn PAL Center receives $3 million toward new facility
Significant amounts of federal funding will also go to the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston; B-Street Community Clinical Services in Lewiston; the city of Lewiston’s canal and riverwalk trail; new facilities for SeniorsPlus and the Lewiston Housing Authority, and more.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics notebook: Jayson Tatum says Celtics deserved to be booed
Boston fell behind by 30 points in a 117-112 loss to the Pacers on Wednesday and the TD Garden crowd let them here their displeasure.