In rare, kind words about a Democratic leader, Gov. Paul LePage said Thursday that congressional contender Jared Golden of Lewiston no doubt “made a fine Marine.” But as a lawmaker, the governor said, the assistant majority leader in the State House of Representatives “has not gotten the job done.” A two-term lame duck, LePage, who […]
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Have you seen this emu? It escaped from a Lisbon Falls sanctuary
UPDATE: Missing emu found and now resting in its Lisbon sanctuary LISBON — The search was on Thursday for a missing emu, and the huge bird’s handlers could not be more emphatic in their pleas to the public. “IF YOU SEE HIM, DO NOT APPROACH HIM or CHASE HIM,” according to a message on Facebook, posted […]
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Chris Floyd, John Hasnip at Pedro's
On Friday, June 1, Chris Floyd will perform at Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St., Lewiston. Born into a musical family, Floyd began playing guitar at age 9. By age 10, he was playing on stage in his family’s band. With music spanning classic rock, country, blues and bluegrass, Floyd began his solo career, while also […]
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Show and touch at Livermore school
Kindergartners at Spruce Mountain Primary School in Livermore sit in the bucket of Jay’s front-end loader Thursday during Touch-A-Truck. Schoolchildren were able to explore big trucks and heavy equipment parked at the school playground. Kindergartners are Amelia Dee, Piper Jordan, Shawna Burnell, Eli Ayer, Aubrey Stevens, Phoebe Paradis, Loki Weisis, Madison Gordon, Alexis Colson, Brady […]
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Shakedown at Mill House and Gritty's
Power trio Continental Shakedown will bring high-energy interpretations of rock, blues and jam classics to The Mill House Pub, 128 Lewiston St., Mechanic Falls, on Friday June 1, and to Gritty’s, 68 Main St., Auburn on Saturday, June 2.
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Jameson Four at Mixers
The Jameson Four will perform Friday, June 1, at Mixers, 136 Sabattus Road, Sabattus. The band plays everything from Blind Melon, Johnny Cash and Green Day to Matchbox 20, Foster The People, Taylor Swift and Social Distortion. The music goes from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. There is no cover charge.
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Zealous Bellus, 13 High at The Cage
LEWISTON — The Cage is offering the music of Zealous Bellus on Friday, June 1, and 13 High and Company on Saturday, June 2. Both performances are from 8 p.m. to midnight and there is no cover charge.
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Bruce Poliquin's bid to save Maine defense jobs questioned
Just before the Memorial Day weekend, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin issued a press release announcing he had pushed through an amendment to a defense spending bill to secure the jobs of “more than 600 of our hardworking Mainers in Aroostook County.” The headline of the press release read, “Just passed: Defense bill with Poliquin amendment protecting 600+ […]
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Paul LePage says child deaths a result of out-of-date DHHS system
Gov. Paul LePage said Thursday that his administration will pursue a range of reforms in the state’s child protective services system, including a renewed effort to impose criminal penalties on professionals such as teachers, doctors and others who are required to report suspected child abuse or neglect and fail to do so. In an appearance […]
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Where's Melania? First lady not seen in public for three weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — After nearly three weeks out of sight, Melania Trump tried to put to rest speculation about her health and even her whereabouts as she continues to recover from medical treatment for a kidney condition. It didn’t completely work. Mrs. Trump tweeted Wednesday that she’s “feeling great” and is at the White House […]