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Our View: Don’t let curtain fall on more performance venues A program to help places that put on live events was created in December but has yet to give out a dime. By The Editorial Board Share It won’t be long and people will be clamoring to check out a live show. But will they be able to find one? The response to COVID-19 has caused many performance venues to shut down for good, while those that live on struggle as the pandemic enters its second year. Help was supposed to be on the way ...

Maine State Police respond to several car crashes within an hour due to spring storm This April storm brings rain, snow, and poor driving conditions. One crash caused a vehicle fire. Luckily, there were no passengers and the driver escaped. Author: Chelsea Bard (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 10:48 AM EDT April 16, 2021 Updated: 11:08 AM EDT April 16, 2021 MAINE, USA — Aprils noreaster moving in on Friday has made a mess of the roads as hydroplan...

Van Catches Fire After Hydroplaning Causes Crash on Maine Turnpike © Provided by New England Cable News Snow and rain made for challenging driving conditions in Maine Friday morning, resulting in at least three crashes on the Maine Turnpike due to hydroplaning, authorities said. All three crashes occurred between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. and were responded to by Maine State Police.  A van hydroplaned while headed south near the mile 15 marker in Ogunquit and crashed into a guardrail, causing the f...

Van bursts into flames after hydroplaning, crashing on Maine Turnpike © Maine State Police van catches fire after crashing on maine turnpike on friday A van burst into flames early Friday morning after it hydroplaned and crashed on the Maine Turnpike, according to Maine State Police. Police said the driver of a 15-passenger van lost control in wet driving conditions and crashed into the guardrail southbound at mile marker 15. The fuel tank ruptured, causing the van to catch fire. © WMTW v...

25 Most Popular Beach Towns in America On 4/15/21 at 7:00 AM EDT Lifes a beach for those lucky enough to live close to sun themselves on golden sands or swim in cobalt-blue waters. While many U.S. beaches are considered world-class, their nearby towns have become holiday hubs in their own right. Stretching from coast to coast, these beach towns cater to every conceivable taste, from quaint coastal communities for culture vultures, to action-packed subtropical climes for adrenaline junkies. Anna...

Select Board Chair Heath Ouellette said an official start date will be finalized shortly.

A 2019 performance of Kinky Boots at Ogunquit Playhouse. Like other industries that rely on the gathering of people, performance venues have struggled over the past year. Last week venues were promised relief as the Federal Government announced the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant. The $16 billion program, operated by the Small Business Administration, is offering grants of up to $10 million. But so far, some venues arent seeing much relief. In a normal season, the Ogunquit Playhouse stage i...

Donovan Fraser and Zach Crosby, two well-trained and experienced executive chefs are about to become owners of Caffé Prego

Updated April 12 Runners will mask up as Maine road races go to great lengths to stay safe Organizers of some of Maines larger races are optimistic they will be able to host events in 2021. Share Runners head for the start line at the beginning of the 2018 Old Port Half Marathon in Portland. Last year’s race was called off because of the pandemic, and this year’s race has been moved from June 5 to Oct. 23. John Ewing/Staff Photographer If you can run while wearing a face covering, there ...

Francisco Marty died at age 53 after tragically falling to his death while taking photographs near a 272-foot waterfall, Listin Diario.