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The opening of the $18 million center, which included a preview reception Friday and a "Joy to the Ville" opening day event on Saturday in Waterville, drew a supportive crowd despite a major snowstorm across central Maine.

Other than memorable songs and riffs, one of the most identifying aspects of iconic British heavy metal band Iron Maiden is its popular album artwork mascot "Eddie."

Governor also visits newly dedicated Sukeforth Family Sports Center Waterville, Maine – Governor Janet Mills today visited small businesses in Waterville and was briefed by municipal leaders on an $11.2 million partnership with Colby College and MaineDOT to upgrade the city’s downtown infrastructure.

Since its start in 2007, Record Store Day has been used as a way to celebrate independent music retailers across the country.

Since its start in 2007, Record Store Day has been used as a way to celebrate independent music retailers across the country.

Waterville council to consider outdoor dining extension for next year City councilors Tuesday will also discuss referring to the Planning Board for public hearing and recommendation a request to rezone city-owned property on North Street where a community ice rink would be built. Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel file photo WATERVILLE — Councilors on Tuesday will consider authorizing closing parts of Silver Street and Merchant’s Way downtown to through traffic from April 1, 2021 to Nov. ...

But the local acts rival those more famous performers with one group — music collectors. Love and War, a hard rock band founded in Youngstown, only released one CD, but that 1994 release “War Rages On” has sold for $300 on Discogs, a website where fans can catalog their collections and buy / sell music. The asking prices for the two copies of “War Rages On” currently on eBay are $688.40 and $749. Moore, who lives in Warren, may be the local record holder on Discogs. His 1976 funk / so...

Labra Brothers The Youngstown band — Adrian Labra, guitar and vocals; Cristian Labra, bass and vocals; David Labra, guitar, saxophone and vocals; Danny Svenson, keyboards; and Matt Hayes, drums — timed the vinyl release of its debut album, “Colder Weather,” to coincide with Record Store Day 2020 back in April, one of many events disrupted by COVID-19. The vinyl arrived in April, but the band’s performance at the Record Connection in McKinley Heights was pushed to August and was one...