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The speaker the house will be in order. Pursuant to the order of the house of january 4, 2021, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties. With time equally allocated between parties and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip limited to five minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from illinois, mr. Quigley, for five minutes...

FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club is set to host a free presentation on creating rain gardens at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Road. Rain gardens help control excessive water runoff, preventing erosion and transforming soggy soil into areas pollinators love. With the increased […]

WILTON - Craft shop Iron and Vine in downtown Wilton is celebrating its sixth anniversary with the launch of a coffee cart called Rhythmic Roast on February 10, while neighboring Ambition Brewing will have a coffee-based stout in their honor. The official launch of Rhythmic Roasts coffee cart will be at Iron and Vine from

FARMINGTON - The old industries of the state of Maine, and the abandoned remnants thereof, is the theme of the newest art show to open in the Art Gallery of the University of Maine at Farmington. The mixed media show features pieces from nine Maine artists whose lives are based everywhere from local Strong and

FARMINGTON — The UMF Art Gallery is kicking off its spring semester season with a moving multi-artist exhibit, “Abandoned Industry.” This exhibition is on display from Jan. 25 – March 3, 2024. An opening reception will be held at the gallery Thursday, Jan. 25, from 4-7 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the

July A public hearing was set in Livermore to review applications for a new marijuana cultivation facility and large engine repair shop. Also discussed were changes to the Building Ordinance. It was reported the Planning Board had been working on changes required as a result of state bill L.D. 2003 – a knee jerk reaction to […]

Omahas first Native Omaha Days celebration, planned by Bettie McDonald and Vera Johnson, took place 46 years ago today.

Its a family affair for the creation of a new mural on the south side of The Blind Tiger Bar & Grill at 512 Main Street in downtown Colfax. Driving into Colfax off I-94 and state road 40, the 16-feet high by 25-feet wide mural grabs...

The week-long, family-oriented festival offers an unique opportunity to honor those who are native to Omaha.

Lets reminisce on North Omaha’s biennial celebration of culture, community and coming together.