I am dismayed to learn that my state representative, Laurel Libby, thinks it appropriate to publicly criticize a transgender athlete. I thought someone with her influence was above attacking high school students. No doubt, the debate about the participation of transgender athletes in sports is complicated. Still, I hope we can agree on a few […]
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Great Falls Comedy Club to host Comedy for a Cause March 8
AUBURN — Great Falls Comedy Club is set to host comedians from all over the region at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8. This week the club goes on the road to Burnt Ends Barbecue (120 Center St., Auburn) and joins forces with Phoenix No Limits Karate for an important cause; 100% of proceeds will go […]
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Community Little Theatre’s ‘Nunsense’ opens March 7 in Auburn
AUBURN — Community Little Theater is presenting the second show of its 85th season, the musical “Nunsense.” It is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 7-8; and Thursday to Saturday, 13-15 and at 2 p.m. Sundays, March 9 and 16, at 30 Academy St. “Nunsense” is a farce about a group of five […]
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Composer, pianist Clifford Cameron to perform in Lewiston March 12
His compositions have premiered at various venues, from Lincoln Center in New York to the International Jazz Festival in Bern, Switzerland, and Croatia.
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Auburn artists’ artwork on display at medical center gift shop
Paintings by Kate Cargile and Connie McVey can be viewed through March in Lewiston.
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Lewiston stage offers ‘Murder at the Tipsy Clover’ March 14
This immersive murder mystery dinner show invites guests to step into the Tipsy Clover Irish Pub, where the sudden murder of owner Lucky McTrouble sets off a whodunnit.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Sharon Philbrook Bergeron: Proud of Mills, ashamed of Libby
Gov. Janet Mills stood up to a bully when the president tried to intimidate her into submission about student athlete discrimination. I am so proud of our governor. Conversely, what kind of person puts a student child’s picture on social media for the purpose of ridicule? Unfortunately, my representative, Laurel Libby, is that kind of […]
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Some in Auburn, Minot support for Rep. Laurel Libby despite Maine House censure
Residents react to Tuesday night’s Maine House of Representatives vote to censure Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, for posting unblurred photos of a transgender student-athlete on social media.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Local farmers anxious amid growing concerns over federal funding freeze
Old Crow Ranch in Durham could be forced to abandon solar project to power their farm.