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3+ hour, 39+ min ago (486+ words) The production runs through December 14, 2025 Get all the top news & discounts for Wichita & beyond. As a collection of vignettes rather than a traditional plot-driven play,Almost, Mainerelies heavily on the strength of its writing and performances. Director Geist directs with a magical touch and brings strong energy to the production. Her character work is thoughtful, helping the eccentric residents of Almost feel like real people despite their quirks. Israel Carreno and Nicole Araiza shine in "Sad and Glad," which follows a former couple reuniting at a bar. The scene captures every awkward moment and shifting emotion, moving from humor to the quiet heartbreak of realizing that some relationships aren't meant to be rekindled. Both actors handle the emotional complexity with nuance. Janet Davis's salty waitress character is charming. "This Hurts" featured Eddie Spurlock as a kind man who can feel…...

6+ hour, 57+ min ago (61+ words) Wind chills were dangerously cold Friday morning, approaching -30 in parts of Maine. "I think I speak for all of us when I say 'what the actual f**k'!" Rebecca Pinckard pleads guilty to having a ... Wind chills were dangerously cold Friday morning, approaching -30 in parts of Maine. Wind chills were dangerously cold Friday morning, approaching -30 in parts of Maine....

9+ hour, 54+ min ago (770+ words) Blink, and you might miss it. It's a small surface parking lot nestled between the small brick structures in Portland's historic Old Port and the taller office buildings downtown. It's almost hard to believe that a 30-story tower might be here one day. The city of Portland says that's exactly the point. "It's important that we maximize our land," said Kevin Kraft, director of planning and urban development for the city of Portland. "By going vertically, you can achieve the density needs and you can accommodate more people, utilizing a smaller footprint of land." Portland's bid to build higher began several years ago as part of the city's effort to update its land use code and zoning. Kraft said Portland studied other peer cities, such as Worcester, Massachusetts, and and New Haven, Connecticut. They allow taller buildings than Portland, which…...

19+ hour, 39+ min ago (286+ words) AUGUSTA --Maine's largest police union has filed a complaint with the Labor Relations Board against the Mills administration. AUGUSTA --" Maine's largest police union has filed a complaint with the Labor Relations Board against the Mills administration.The complaint alleges the administration committed multiple violations of state law relating to the current negotiations for two year contracts that expired in June 2025.The Fraternal Order of Police claim violations include prematurely declaring impasse, canceling bargaining sessions following the declaration of impasse and engaging in behavior designed to frustrate the collective bargaining process.A statement from the union says "We ask that the state treat its employees and their representatives with decency and dignity We ask to be treated as an equal partner at the bargaining table and in the end, we just want the state to value its employees and to sit…...

21+ hour, 1+ min ago (198+ words) Today, Morgan Womack reports on record low temperatures prompting warming centers to open across the state. We also have a listing of warming centers open across the state, and "Giving trees" in Maine this year are reflecting an increased need for household essentials. Strong winds and record low temperatures in the single digits have'prompted warnings from forecasters'while warming centers across the state are opening their doors to prepare for the frigid air. Read more. Here"s a list of centers across Maine, including the South Parish Congregational Church at 34 Bridge St. in Augusta and Kaydenz Kitchen Warming Center at 70 Horton St. in Lewiston. Read more. "Too many promising medicines fail late, after years of work and enormous cost, because our best tools still don"t reliably predict how a drug will behave in people." Down East taxpayers aren"t happy…...

22+ hour, 14+ min ago (600+ words) Sean Achorn, Messalonskee junior guard: The Eagles don't return much from last year's Class A North title-winning team, but Achorn, who averaged 9.3 points. 6.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists, is ready for a bigger role. Brady Atwater, Gardiner senior forward: Atwater (11.0 points per game last season) was a leader for a team that was the runner-up in summer league play at Cony. He will be one of the top forwards in central Maine. Wyatt Bennett, Mount View senior forward: The Mustangs are known as a team no one in Class C wants to face come tournament time. They return a solid core that includes Bennett (13.2 points, 6.7 rebounds per game last season). Seth Bowden, Nokomis senior forward: Bowden led the Warriors in points (13.3) and rebounds per game (6.4) last season. He was also an underrated shooter, ranking eighth in the KVAC in 3-point percentage (39.2). Carter…...

22+ hour, 16+ min ago (850+ words) Maranacook's Alex Labelle (right) and Grady Hreben defend against Jacob Harmon of Monmouth Academy during a Jan. 30 game in Readfield. With a strong returning cast and a pair of intriguing freshmen, ... You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a Centralmaine.com subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. - Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Our Communities. Our Teams. Our Future.We're proud to make high school sports coverage free for everyone'because these moments matter. At Maine State Credit Union, we're here for the people and places that make Maine strong. Let's Go! Learn more at mainestatecu.org. 1. Cony: The…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (322+ words) The egg producer's planned investments are expected to grow its prepared foods production capacity by over 30% in the next 18-24 months. Cal-Maine is growing its prepared foods business with management appointments and capacity expansions. Johnathan Zoeller has joined the egg producer as the Chief Financial Officer of Prepared Foods. Zoeller has over 25 years of experience as a senior financial and corporate accounting executive. He most recently served as Vice President, Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations for industrial company Westlake Corporation. Cal-Maine is launching a US$15 million expansion project at Echo Lake Foods, which is expected to add 17 million pounds of annual scrambled egg production by fiscal 2027. The producer acquired Echo Lake Foods in April 2025. The project will consolidate all the company's scrambled egg manufacturing operations into a single, modernized facility and expand its capacity with a new production line to…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (206+ words) Maine is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address an HIV outbreak in the northern part of the state. Over the past two years, health officials have reported 31 new HIV cases in Penobscot County. The outbreak has primarily affected people experiencing homelessness who inject drugs. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Scripps News Reports: The Cure for HIV According to local reports, a six-person CDC team has traveled to Maine to help officials determine how the virus is spreading so they can develop protocols to support those infected and slow transmission. State officials say Maine has already expanded access to HIV testing among people at higher risk. The state is also providing medication, safe-sex supplies and other harm-reduction services. RELATED STORY | HIV prevention fight pushes forward amid federal cuts Maine is working to reduce stigma as well,…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (206+ words) Maine is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address an HIV outbreak in the northern part of the state. Over the past two years, health officials have reported 31 new HIV cases in Penobscot County. The outbreak has primarily affected people experiencing homelessness who inject drugs. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Scripps News Reports: The Cure for HIV According to local reports, a six-person CDC team has traveled to Maine to help officials determine how the virus is spreading so they can develop protocols to support those infected and slow transmission. State officials say Maine has already expanded access to HIV testing among people at higher risk. The state is also providing medication, safe-sex supplies and other harm-reduction services. RELATED STORY | HIV prevention fight pushes forward amid federal cuts Maine is working to reduce stigma as well,…...