News Center Maine is notifying viewers that a temporary extension will keep its stations on the air while negotiations over cable fees continue.
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Emerge Film Festival to show ‘Scattering CJ’ documentary
This year’s festival will be feature dozens of films and will be free.
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Working in concert for 50 years, Portland String Quartet still looks forward
The musicians of the Portland String Quartet made a pact when they began playing together a half-century ago. They could say anything they wanted in rehearsal, but it had to be about the music. “Oh, we duked it out a number of times,” laughed violinist Ronald Lantz, one of two original members still performing with […]
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Lewiston filmmaker's web series to premiere at Saco Drive-In
SACO — A Maine-based web series by a Lewiston filmmaker will premiere at the Saco Drive-In Theater this weekend, highlighting some area locales as it tells the story of three soldiers returning from war. J.R. Fortin, a 27-year-old filmmaker, actor and screenwriter, booked the drive-in to premiere the first five episodes of the web series […]
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Auburn, Buckfield men to appear Thursday on ‘The Gong Show’
Two Mainers who have performed all over the world will face a distinctly American challenge Thursday night – the threat of being “gonged” on TV. Magician and mime Leland Faulkner and juggler Michael Menes will perform on ABC’s “The Gong Show” Thursday at 8 p.m. The wacky game show first aired in 1976, featuring celebrity […]
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Moore Park Makers Fair offers something for everyone
SOUTH PARIS — From a car show with a mini monster truck, arts and crafts booths, and pony rides to super heroes, a bouncy house and great local foods, there will be something for everyone at the Moore Park Makers Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 28. The rain date is Sunday, […]
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Love is the best present to give grandson
DEAR ABBY: We have three grandchildren and are due to make our annual visit. Two of the children are easy to plan for, and we have good relationships with them. The third is a 12-year-old boy with Down syndrome, and we struggle with how to deal with him — what to do and what to […]
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‘Pawn Stars’ Richard Harrison, known as ‘The Old Man,’ dies
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Louis C.K. says allegations of sexual misconduct are true, expresses remorse
FILE – In this Feb. 28, 2016 file photo, Louis C.K. arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. The New York premiere of Louis C.K.’s controversial new film “I Love You, Daddy” has been canceled amid swirling controversy over the film and the comedian. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) NEW YORK […]
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LHS to stage 'You Can't Take It With You'
LEWISTON — Lewiston High School Centre Stage Ensemble will present the romantic comedy and eccentric show, “You Can’t Take It With You.” The play opens Thursday, Nov. 9, at Lewiston Middle School. At first the Sycamores seem mad, but it is not long before we realize that if they are mad, the rest of the […]