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A scene from the 1953 production of Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible" about the 17th-century Salem witch trials in colonial America and an allegory for the anti-communist witch-hunts in the U.S. in the mid 20th century. The Peterborough Theatre Guild production, which runs for 10 performances from January 20 to February 4, will be set in the 1930s. (Photo: Fred Fehl / AP)

Arthur Miller’s classic play ‘The Crucible’ coming to the Peterborough Theatre Guild stage

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Celebrated playwright's story about Salem witch trials and allegory for McCarthyism runs from January 20 to February 4.
Stratford Festival actor Steve Ross returns to star in the New Stages Theatre Company's restaging of "Every Brilliant Thing", Duncan MacMillan's heart-wrenching, life-affirming, and hilarious play about depression originally performed by Irish comedian Jonny Donahoe. Directed by Linda Kash, the play runs for five performances at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough from January 18 to 22, 2023. (Photo: Trish Lindstrom)

Renowned Canadian actor Steve Ross returns to star in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ at Peterborough’s...

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New Stages Theatre Company's restaging of Duncan MacMillan's heart-wrenching and life-affirming solo play runs January 18 to 22.
87-year-old Ralph Skinner of Cobourg. (Police-supplied photo)

LOCATED – Cobourg police seek missing 87-year-old man

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Ralph Skinner was last seen on Parkview Hills Drive in Cobourg on Sunday morning.
As well as fire and emergency response, Peterborough Fire Services provides public fire and safety education and fire prevention, investigation, and Fire Code enforcement. (Photo: Peterborough Fire Services)

New Year’s Eve fire in Peterborough’s East City results in minimal damage thanks to...

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Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish fire after smoke detectors woke occupant of Mark Street home.
Heavy rain coming out of a downspout. (Stock photo0

Rainfall warning in effect for Kawarthas region into New Year’s Eve

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Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 35 mm expected by Saturday night.
Live Shiny Tunes (Devin McManus, Dawson McManus, SJ Riley, and Michael Beauclerc) will make their debut on New Year's Eve at Dr. J's BBQ & Brews in downtown Peterborough, performing the best hits of the '90s. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Facebook video)

nightlifeNOW – December 29 to January 4

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
A snow plow truck works to clear a rural road in the City of Kawartha Lakes following the December 2022 winter storm. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

City of Kawartha Lakes extends declaration of significant weather event until Friday

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Extension until December 30 required to deal with significant volumes of snow, drifting snow, and amount of cleanup needed.
At Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), interventional radiologist Dr. Kebby King (pictured) and her colleagues perform 6,000 interventional radiology procedures a year for patients from across the region. To meet the growing need for this minimally invasive service, PRHC's interventional radiology suites must be upgraded and expanded with a $6 million investment. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Interventional radiology is helping revolutionize cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre

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Hospital's interventional radiology suites are 14 years old and must be upgraded and expanded with a $6 million investment.
Rob Fortin, Susan Newman, John Hoffman, and Michael Ketemer with the Convivio Chorus performing at the 23rd annual In From The Cold concert, held on December 9 and 10, 2022. (Photo: YES Shelter for Youth and Families / Facebook)

Peterborough’s In From The Cold raises almost $20,000 for youth and families experiencing homelessness

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23rd annual concert held December 9 and 10 has raised almost $170,000 for YES Shelter for Youth and Families since 2000.
Winter snow on parked car

Environment Canada issues Christmas Day snow squall warning for northern Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes

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25-40 cm of snow expected in northern areas, with 5 cm in southern areas.
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