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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How Maine plans to regulate AI
Republicans and Democrats are finding common ground on protecting children, but remain split on other proposals, including overall data privacy and use by adults.
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At Saddleback’s The Nest, architecture opens up to nature
Davies Toews Architecture designed the modern, utilitarian structure with environmental sensitivity in mind.
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Q+A: Sen. Angus King on Iran, Israel and the Mainers involved in this latest war
King, I-Maine, expanded on his frustration with the Iran fallout in an interview after Congress failed to put more checks on President Donald Trump.