More than 2 decades ago, the companies almost merged, but the deal was blocked by federal authorities. Since then, the pay-for-TV market has changed significantly.
September 2024
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Maine State Ballet presents ‘Western Roundup’ and ‘Britten’
Maine State Ballet will present the elegance of “Britten” and the joyous nostalgia of “Western Roundup” in several performances beginning on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Maine State Ballet’s Lopez Theater in Falmouth. “Britten” is a neo-classical ballet based on Benjamin Britten’s “Simple Symphony.” Renowned for its engaging melodies and inventive use of themes he originally […]
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George Rigden returns for two nights at Great Falls Comedy Club
Comedian George Rigden will return to the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, and Saturday, Oct. 12, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Rigden is a full-time comic from the United Kingdom and has recently settled in Austin, Texas. He is fulfilling a lifelong professional ambition to perform shows across the country. […]
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine starts strong, rolls past AIC in men’s hockey season opener, 6-0
Taylor Makar and Nolan Renwick each score a pair of goals as the Black Bears open the season with a strong showing.
Posted inConnections
SeniorsPlus seeks new members for Advisory Council
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, seeks dedicated individuals to join its Advisory Council. The council, a requirement under the Older Americans Act, provides advice on issues concerning older adults and Older Americans Act programs. Council members play a crucial role in advocating for the interests […]
Posted inCommunity
Conversations allow participants to design future of Merrymeeting Trail
BOWDOINHAM — This fall, people can take part in designing the future Merrymeeting Trail. During October, there are set to be a series of four community conversation meetings focused on the trail that will be held in the towns along the trail route: Bowdoinham, Richmond, Gardiner, and Topsham. All are invited to attend. The meeting […]
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Behavior issues seen earlier this year at Spruce Mountain Elementary School in Jay
Last year the first student suspended from Spruce Mountain Elementary school occurred on Oct. 2; this year seven students had been suspended by Sept. 26.
Posted inNation / World
Hezbollah’s acting leader vows to fight on after Nasrallah’s death
More than 1,000 people have been killed in Lebanon in the past two weeks, nearly a quarter of them women and children.
Posted inNation / World
Supplies arrive by plane and mule in North Carolina as Helene’s death toll tops 130
A crisis is unfolding in western North Carolina, where residents are stranded by washed-out roads and lack power and cellular service.
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Sports on TV: Monday, Sept. 30, 2024
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Sept. 30 COLLEGE GOLF 4:30 p.m. GOLF — The Blessings Collegiate Invitational: First Round, Blessings Golf Club, Johnson, Ark. NFL FOOTBALL 7:30 p.m. ESPN — Tennessee at Miami 8:15 p.m. ABC — Seattle at Detroit SOCCER (MEN’S) 3 p.m. USA — Premier League: Southampton at […]