Elwood Edwards died last week. Can’t place the name? Chances are you’ve heard him speak. Edwards, an employee at TV station WKYC in Ohio, was the voice of AOL, declaring for millions of us, “You’ve got mail!” Ben Baldanza also died last week. Who? If you’ve ever flown on Spirit, you’re familiar with the airline […]
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Danny Tyree: Ready for chatbot clergy?
“Give me that old-time religion, give me that old-time religion…” I can still hear classmate Ronald Bright launching into an impromptu performance of that traditional Gospel song. I haven’t seen Ronald in nearly 50 years, but I wonder what he would think about the “new-time” spiritual trend I discovered via Business Insider. (Side note: if […]
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From the Chocolate Church: From Afrobeat to the Grateful Dead to singer-songwriters — 3 nights of eclectic music
I’m going to admit it here in writing: I may have overdone it with our music programming next week at the Chocolate Church Arts Center. Some may say there simply aren’t enough people who are going to come out to warrant this much programming. My hope is to be proven wrong and folks feel like […]
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Report highlights Bath Iron Works’ efforts to draw in new workers
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works first independent analysis of its economic impact reveals the need of investment for workforce training, recruitment and retention.
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The Alna Store gains national recognition
Tucked away on Dock Road, The Alna Store has drawn praise from the James Beard Foundation to The New York Times. What’s its recipe for success? Owner Jasper Ludwig says it is all about believing in one’s vision and fostering community.
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Mobile home park residents push for Bowdoin rent control
A Mountain View Estates resident has collected enough signatures to propose a rent stabilization ordinance at Bowdoin’s annual town meeting.
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Overseas votes push Rep. Sally Cluchey to reelection by just 16 votes, but recount expected
The House District 52 race came down to the wire, with ballots from Mainers overseas and a recount deciding the ultimate outcome.
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Tom Purcell: Celebrating our great Americans
When he was told he had only weeks to live, his response was telling. He was calm and at peace. At 82, he told his children, he had lived much longer than he expected. He had fought in World War II, after all — the “big one” as he called it. He had survived four […]
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Ying Quartet to perform chamber music program at Nomad
The Ying Quartet will perform at Nomad in Brunswick at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, presenting a chamber music program titled “The Voice.” The quartet is made up of Robin Scott and Janet Ying on violin, Phillip Ying on viola, and David Ying on cello. “The Voice” program includes “Italian Serenade” by Hugo Wolf; “Chrysanthemums” […]
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‘Americans Who Tell the Truth’ exhibit to open in Lewiston
An exhibition of Robert Shetterly’s “Americans Who Tell the Truth” portraits will open at the Bates Mill Atrium, 35 Canal St., Lewiston, on Nov. 15 and runs through Dec. 15. The entire collection of more than 270 portraits will be on display, portraying American figures — ranging from historical icons to contemporary activists — who […]