The Talking Heads singer’s ‘Who Is The Sky?’ tour includes a show at Merrill Auditorium.
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Sen. Collins grills NIH director on research cuts
The Trump administration is proposing a 40% cut in the NIH for 2026, and Sen. Susan Collins said federal cutbacks are disrupting research into Alzheimer’s and other diseases.
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‘Laramie Project’ actors in Standish discuss performing in a time of rising homophobia
Schoolhouse Arts Center will present a performance of ‘The Laramie Project’ starting Friday, June 13, a play depicting the aftermath of the real-life murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay student in Laramie, Wyoming.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Family of Falmouth boy with rare illness heads to D.C. to call for health care preservation
Alex, a child in Falmouth with a rare genetic condition, and his family will meet with Capitol lawmakers to share their story.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers reverse course, reject decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms
A bill to allow possession of small amounts of psilocybin came close to passing, but was ultimately rejected by lawmakers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
In ‘Ballerina,’ something ‘Wick’-ish this way comes
‘Ballerina’ is an effective spin-off of the John Wick franchise.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Canadian wildfires prompt another air quality alert for coastal Maine
Smoke from the wildfires is expected to move out by Tuesday but could return as the fires continue to burn across Canada.
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Artist’s chisel transforms stump outside Peaks Island cafe into an octopus
A strong storm that hit the island nearly 3 years ago blew many trees to the ground. Doug Smith saw one stump that was left behind as an opportunity.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
Check out 6 of the best events in Maine this week
There’s 2nd Friday in Brunswick, BonAire! in Ogunquit, roller derby in Westbrook and screenings of ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,’ among other events.
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10 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Maine
A federal holiday since 2021, Juneteenth will be celebrated at events across the state, including in Portland, Lewiston, Westbrook, Ellsworth and Nobleboro.