Plus, City Theater in Biddeford presents the musical ‘The Secret Garden.’
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New Portland music venue opens Friday
Live at Madrid’s, near the eastern waterfront, will focus on local and regional bands, with a capacity of about 800.
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Maine’s Irish, Jewish communities unite for Shalom & Shamrocks dinner
The second annual event, jointly hosted Sunday by the Maine Irish Heritage Center and Maine Jewish Museum, included music, dancing and plenty of good food. Staff photographer Derek Davis captured the joyous scene.
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Catch 4 local St. Patrick’s Day-themed shows
Performances are taking place in Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Brownfield and Kittery.
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Beneath the ice on Rangeley Lake, New England police divers train for the worst
A team of recovery divers from across the region has spent the last two weeks training in the frigid waters of Rangeley Lake.
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Piano Monster Festival brings Maine students together to perform — on one stage, all at once
Every two years, the festival by the Maine Music Teachers Association blends the talents and sounds of piano teachers and students from across the state.
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25 karaoke spots in southern and central Maine where you can belt it out
Many restaurants and bars include karaoke on their entertainment schedules.
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Historical photos show St. Patrick’s Day in Portland in the 1990s and early 2000s
The 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Portland is on Sunday.
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In confronting domestic violence, Maine must focus on men | Opinion
Too many women are in jeopardy and too many men are striking out. It may be time for a new approach.
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Maine needs to do what is right for the next generation of workers | Opinion
Making free community college permanent and getting serious about the skilled trades are good places to start.