Country cover band Fireball Creek takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The 5-piece band adds their own twist of energy to the songs they cover. Band members Chase Jobe (vocals/acoustic guitar), Glen Foss (drums), Mike Fox (guitar), Mike Dozois (guitar), and Dave Perreault (bass). There […]
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Parade shooting suspect bought five weapons despite threats
Authorities had been called to the suspect’s home twice in 2019 for threats of violence and suicide, police said.
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Mills acts to protect access to abortion and the health care workers who provide it
The governor issues an executive order barring state agencies from cooperating with another state’s investigation into people, organizations or providers who offer abortion care in Maine.
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Musical program, timber harvest coming to Jay area school district
Portland Symphony Orchestra to bring “Violins of Hope” program to middle school students in October, selective timber harvest on school owned property planned for the winter.
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South Portland swimmer fulfills dream with English Channel attempt
Because of a strong current, Ian McKay did not complete the crossing – but he felt victorious nonetheless.
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Police find man suspected in shooting at Chicago-area parade
The 22-year-old man identified as a person of interest has been taken into custody after a brief car chase about 5 miles north of the shooting site.
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Uneasy US tries to fete a July 4 marred by parade shooting
Independence Day celebrations in the United States were rattled by reports of a shooting that left at least six people dead at a parade in a Chicago suburb.
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Leeds’ resident receives Boston Post Cane
A small group gathered recently in Leeds Center to present Constance S. Buckley with the Boston Post Cane in recognition of her status as Leeds’ oldest citizen. Buckley, 97, was presented the cane on behalf of the Town of Leeds by her son, Leeds Selectman Dwight Buckley. Also in attendance were her daughter, Sharon, members […]
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Tenor duo to perform July 9 at Greene church
A gospel music concert, presented by father-and-son tenor duo Jason and Braden Runnels, is planned for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Greene Baptist Church, 102 Main St. in Greene. Jason began singing gospel music in 1998 with gospel quartets and started singing as a soloist in 2014. In 2019, his son Braden joined him […]