BIDDEFORD — Engine is calling for work for the annual Rumpus Revival, an egalitarian art show. Anyone can participate ”“ professional artist or not, young or old. The Rumpus Revival will open from 5-8 p.m., March 27, at Engine, at 265 Main St., Biddeford, across from McArthur Public Library. “As a community arts organization, we […]
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Trial starts for rabbi who allegedly ran divorce kidnap team
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Opening statements began Wednesday in the trial of a New Jersey rabbi who prosecutors say employed a kidnap team to force unwilling Jewish husbands to divorce their wives. Rabbi Mendel Epstein faces charges of conspiracy to commit kidnapping and attempted kidnapping. Prosecutors allege the Orthodox rabbi’s team used brutal methods and tools, […]
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Fill the Boot raises funds
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — More than 20 members of the Old Orchard Fire Department Local # 2247 raised $3,638 during the annual Fill the Boot drive throughout the summer to benefit children and adults affected by muscle disease throughout the state of Maine. Old Orchard Fire Department plans accordingly every year and will get a […]
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Debaltseve under rebel control, Cossack fighters celebrate
DEBALTSEVE, Ukraine — Rebel fighters, many of them Cossacks, roamed the streets of Debaltseve today, a day after Ukrainian forces began withdrawing from the besieged town. The mood was celebratory, with fighters laughing, hugging each other and posing for photos. Associated Press journalists drove Thursday around half of the town that has been a focal […]
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Events at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm
WELLS — Upcoming events at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm in Feb. include: Feb. 24, Volunteer Fair; and also on Feb. 24, “What Do I Want to Do Next?”, a lunch and learn for life-long learners.
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Saco council mulls public input during meetings
SACO — The public may have the chance to say their piece at future City Council meetings. The City Council Tuesday night discussed during a workshop the possibility of adding a time at meetings when the public could voice their opinion about items not on the council agenda. Other communities, including Biddeford and Old Orchard […]
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Libya is proving to be haven for Islamic State group
CAIRO — Libya, virtually a failed state in recent years, has succeeded in one way: It’s providing a perfect opportunity for the Islamic State group to expand from Syria and Iraq to establish a strategic foothold closer to European shores. Extremists loyal to the group have taken control of two Libyan cities on the Mediterranean […]
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Local swimmers place at boys state meet
BRUNSWICK — Three individuals and one relay picked up third-place finishes at the Maine Class A Swimming and Diving State Championships on Wednesday. Thornton’s Chris Steward placed third in the 100 backstroke with a time of 57.39. Steward would also place fifth in the 100 butterfly. Massabesic’s Jacob Bixby captured a bronze in the diving […]
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Spotlight Calendar
THEATER Good Theater presents “Regrets Only,” by Paul Rudnick, running through Feb. 22 at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. in Portland. Performance times are Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 Wednesdays […]
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Tsarnaev lawyers to ask higher court to move bombing trial
BOSTON — Lawyers for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev have asked a judge three times to move his trial out of Massachusetts because of the emotional impact of the deadly attack. Three times, the judge has refused. On Thursday, Tsarnaev’s defense team will ask a federal appeals court to take the decision out of […]