Calling on Democrats to “resist the temptation to filibuster a Supreme Court nominee who is unquestionably qualified,” U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said Tuesday she supports the appointment of Neil Gorsuch to fill a U.S. Supreme Court seat that’s been vacant for more than a year. After praising Gorsuch, the Maine Republican warned colleagues that “playing […]
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Architecture in Decline exhibit at Fryeburg Academy
FRYEBURG — The Goldberg Gallery at Fryeburg Academy announced it is featuring the art and photography of Peter Abate and Gary LaPierre during March and April. The exhibit is titled “Timeworn: The Art of Architecture in Decline” and will be shown in several New England locations through November. LaPierre lives with his family in Beverly, […]
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Gov. Paul LePage says he tips servers less to push political point
Gov. Paul LePage takes an order while tending bar at the Quarry Tap Room in Hallowell on Monday. LePage was the celebrity bartender to benefit a foundation set up by quadruple amputee Travis Mills to help fellow military veterans. Here’s a heads-up for anyone waiting on tables around Maine: You might want to be wary […]
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Reception for artist Judson Pealer set for April 7
NORWAY — First Friday reception for featured artist Judson Pealer will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 7, at The Main Street Gallery, 426 Main St. Music will be provided by Matt Draper. Pealer, working typically in watercolor and acrylics, brings a breath of fresh spring air to the gallery, with his inventive and […]
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Outdoor Film Fest top 10 on view Saturday
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Maine Outdoor Film Festival has announced the 10 finalists of the Winter Broke and Stoked Video Contest premiering April 1 in the Avery Ballroom at the Sugarloaf Inn. Doors will open at 6 p.m.; films begin at 7. The titles, directors and towns are: “Frozen Playground,” TJ Frongillo, Cumberland; “Summer Sessions,” […]
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'Mona Lisa is Missing' film at Sawyer Memorial
GREENE — The award-winning documentary “Mona Lisa Is Missing” will be shown at 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, April 7, at the Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. The filmmakers will answer questions after each screening. The painting by Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci was stolen Aug. 21, 1911, by Italian immigrant Vincenzo Peruggia, who […]
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Rock musical coming to Rumford stage
RUMFORD — The musical “Rock of Ages” will be staged at Mountain Valley High School on April 6-8. The show features more than 20 songs by artists such Journey, Def Leppard and Bon Jovi. Actors and actresses have have working on the choreography and learning to play funny, full-of-life characters. Leaders of […]
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Calderwood Consort to perform in Bridgton
BRIDGTON — The Calderwood Consort presents “Contrasts and Reforms,” early music from the medieval era to the Reformation, 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 43 Sweden Road, also known as Route 93. The admission is $10 and children are free. The contrasts of the sacred and profane; the austerity of the […]
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White House proposes $18 billion cuts to fund border wall, Pentagon spending
WASHINGTON — The White House is calling for immediate budget cuts of $18 billion from programs like medical research, infrastructure and community development grants to help pay for the border wall that President Donald Trump repeatedly promised would be financed by Mexico. Like President Donald Trump’s 2018 budget, which was panned by Democrats and Republicans […]
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Portland officials set limits on short-term rentals
PORTLAND (AP) — Officials in Portland have passed rules that are aimed at preventing the city’s limited housing stock from being converted to short-term rentals. The City Council on Monday night voted to cap short-term rentals in non-owner-occupied homes, excluding the islands, at 300 units. The rules also require all hosts to pay fees to […]