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From Augusta: Moving forward on health care access, not backward

by Henry Ingwersen February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

The last time I wrote to you, I spoke about the importance of MaineCare, our state’s version of the Medicaid program. MaineCare provides health care to low-income families and children, people with disabilities and pregnant women, and is overwhelmingly supported by Maine people. I also wrote about how Maine faces the same challenge as many […]

Oldies Dance Group raises $8,750 for Ronald McDonald House

by Staff report February 27, 2025March 4, 2025

Never let it be said that those who appreciate rock n’ roll music could care less about others. As evidence of that, the Oldies Dance Group’s Benefit Dance last fall set records once again in raising money for the Ronald McDonald House of Portland. The dance raised $8,750 to donate to the Ronald McDonald House […]

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Maine educators ask Legislature to increase teachers’ minimum salary

by Riley Board February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

A bill before the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee would raise the minimum teacher salary in Maine from $40,000 to $50,000 over the next 5 years.

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‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ is new musical at Biddeford’s City Theater

by Staff report February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

City Theater in Biddeford presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” the insightful and hilarious musical this month; it will have audience members shouting, “This is my life!” “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” with book and lyrics by award-winning Joe DiPietro and music by renowned composer Jimmy Brooks, is a witty musical revue that tackles modern love […]

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Curtains Up: The ghost light isn’t as spooky as it sounds … probably

by Wendy Brown Operations Manager, Biddeford City Theater February 24, 2025February 25, 2025

Superstitions abound in the theater. Just try saying the name of that Scottish play by the inimitable Shakespeare or wishing a thespian friend “good luck” and note the response. Many of our theater superstitions are rooted in practical applications. Take the prohibition on whistling backstage. Before there were machine-powered lift systems, set pieces were raised […]