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Lady Macbeth meets Hamlet in Shakespeare’s ‘Long Lost Play’

With over 45 roles packed into the Maui OnStage production of “William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (abridged),” this fast-paced comedic play relies on just three actors: Isadora Drew, Rocco Dahl and Daniel Vicars. The versatile trio takes on an array of some of Shakespeare’s ...

Patel announces endorsements in House District 14 race

State House District 14 candidate Sne Patel has received endorsements from the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, the Realtors Political Action Committee and Plumbers & Fitters UA Local 675, his campaign announced. Patel said in a news release that the endorsements reflect support ...

Bissen proposes county purchase of Launiupoko, Olowalu water assets

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen has submitted a proposal to the Maui County Council to acquire water assets from Launiupoko Water Co. and Olowalu Water Co. for $6 million, according to the mayor’s office. In a Wednesday news release, the mayor’s office said the proposal is the second ...

Blessing of new Front Street infrastructure marks step in Lahaina recovery

About 150 residents and local leaders gathered Wednesday on Front Street in Lahaina for the blessing of a county infrastructure project seen as one step toward restoring business activity following the August 2023 fire. The Front Street Railing and Walkway Project was blessed during an event ...

Photo of the Day: Cattleya

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Mayoral candidate says campaign signs have been taken

Maui County Mayoral candidate P. Denise La Costa said more than 18 of her political election signs have been stolen in the past few weeks. “I hang the signs, and the next thing I know, they’re gone,” La Costa said. La Costa said signs have been taken from locations in Lahaina, ...