Huot beat out Steven Boucouvalas to fill the seat vacated by recently-elected Saco Mayor Jodi MacPhail
2024
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir to host auditions in Newcastle
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as it begins preparing for its May 4 and 5 Fauré “Requiem” concerts, performed with chamber orchestra. The program will also include a traditional spring “musical potpourri,” a delightful variety of music from all periods, with a few light-hearted treats to finish the concert. […]
Sheepscot Chorus seeking singers for Wiscasset Mozart performance
Sheepscot Chorus invites you to sing Mozart’s masterpiece, “Requiem,” with professional soloists. “There’s something special about being able to share such a towering masterwork with our community,” said Director Linda Blanchard. “We’re excited to get started!” The chorus resumes rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the First Congregational Church in Wiscasset, next to […]
Gorham delays decision on Shaw Brothers quarry expansion
The company wants to extend blasting at its Brickyard Quarry.
Truck plunges off Tukey’s Bridge and into the water
Three people from the truck were taken to Maine Medical Center following the crash in Portland Wednesday morning.
Accidents on rise at little roundabout in Gorham’s Little Falls
The traffic circle at Routes 202 and 237 is too small by today’s standards, according to the Maine Department of Transportation.
Vote to move Skowhegan River Park to next phase reignites debate on project’s viability
The Board of Selectmen approved funding for a final design for the park and opening a bid for a contractor, but several selectmen and town residents expressed concern about the project that has been discussed for 20 years.
Republicans push ahead with Hunter Biden contempt charge after his surprise visit to Capitol Hill
The arrival of the president’s son at the House Oversight Committee earlier sent that panel into chaos. Hunter Biden has asked to be interviewed publicly, but Republicans insist on closed doors.
Carbon pollution down in U.S., but not fast enough to meet Biden’s 2030 goal
The report said U.S. carbon emissions declined by 1.9% last year. Emissions are down 17.2% from 2005.
Snow in the West, flooding in the East. And more foul weather is on the way
It followed a day of tornadoes and deadly accidents in the South and blizzards in the Midwest and Northwest.