Julia Gagnon, who made a strong showing on the latest season of ‘American Idol,’ will perform at Johnson Hall on July 26 and July 27.
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Negative response to first Windham Pride event prompts drag queens to cancel performance
Drag Queen Chartreuse Money said a man she didn’t know told her that attending the event would put her life at risk. Organizers say it’s just one example of the pushback they’ve received.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP, Maine near settlement over complaint utility overspent on power restoration
Central Maine Power Co. and the state’s public advocate are nearing agreement on how much the utility can charge ratepayers for storm recovery costs.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council approves lower school budget to go to voters
Residents will vote a second time June 11.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Amtrak’s heat-delay altered schedules won’t impact Maine, rail authority says
There will likely still be delays on the Downeaster when high temperatures affect the metal rails, but the schedule is staying put, for the time being.
Posted inOxford Hills, River Valley
Silver Alert: Police find missing Andover man
John Percival has been found safe, according to authorities.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Sen. Susan Collins decries Trump’s conviction
The other members of Maine’s congressional delegation take an opposing position on Trump’s conviction on felony charges, with Sen. Angus King and Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden seeing the trial and its outcome as a validation of the U.S. justice system.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Career fair for students with disabilities, special learning plans draws scores to Auburn college
More than 150 students from 20 schools learned about opportunities after high school.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Post-conviction review of James Sweeney’s murder conviction concludes at Farmington court
Sweeney was found guilty of hitting Wendy Douglass, 51, of Jay in the face and head while she slept in July 2017. He is serving a 38-year-old sentence.
Posted inElections, Maine
Mixed reaction on Trump hush-money verdict from congressional candidates
Democrats expressed support for the jury’s decision in New York while Republicans defended Trump