The Jewish holiday of Purim was celebrated Wednesday by the Beth Israel Congregation in Waterville. The gathering featured dancing, a costume parade and other events commemorating the saving of the Jewish people from persecution and death in the ancient Persian Empire. All photos by Rich Abrahamson.
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‘I Don’t Want to Talk About It’ to be staged at Fryeburg Academy
One-act play tackles difficult subjects
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Women’s suffrage film screening and discussion planned
A special online screening of “Votes for Women: A History of Women’s Suffrage Through Song” followed by a discussion with the filmmaker Barbara Cray of Westport Island, will will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, as part of the Lincoln County Community Conversations series. The details including the Zoom link can […]
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‘Don Carlos’ production continues Met Opera streaming series
The Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD season continues with “Don Carlos” at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy. For the first time in company history, the Met presents the original five-act French version of Verdi’s epic opera. Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads a cast of opera’s […]
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Cast announced for production of ‘Disaster!’ at Community Little Theatre
Director Brandon Chaloux has announced the cast for the upcoming production of “Disaster!,” opening Thursday, April 7, at Community Little Theatre in Auburn. The play is a spin on the disaster movies of the 1970s and includes many hits from that decade including “Knock on Wood,” “Hooked on a Feeling,” “Sky High,” “I Am Woman,” […]
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Live music at Mixers this weekend
Tickle returns the L/A area for the first time in years at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 18, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band covers songs by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Ed Sheeran, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Usher and Nelly. Doors open at 6 p.m. There is no cover charge. Twice Shy, […]
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Lawmakers advance bill to give mobile sports betting licenses to Maine tribes
A last-minute amendment would allow harness racing tracks in Bangor and Cumberland and the Oxford Casino to offer in-person sports betting.
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Bill to establish court-ordered substance use treatment divides recovery advocates
Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, said losing her sister to alcohol addiction this year spurred her to introduce the bill after the deadline for new legislation.
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Boys basketball: Nokomis freshman Cooper Flagg named state’s Gatorade Player of the Year
Flagg enjoyed dominant season that culminated with the Class A title.