How do you get viewers to watch a comedy with a dumb title? Just tell them Martin Short and Steve Martin star in it. Done. Into this streaming comedy series, add Selena Gomez (“Wizards of Waverly Place,” “Hotel Transylvania”) to the mix. Now you’ve got them hooked. With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 100 and […]
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The Gawler Family concert planned in Farmington
The Gawler Family concert is planned for 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at the UMF Amphitheater (behind the UMF Student Center and the High Street parking lot). John and Ellen Gawler and their daughters Molly, Edith and Elsie, and joined by Ethan Tischler, will perform an assortment of old and new sounds from many folk […]
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Talk to cover experiences of woman merchant mariner
The Camden Public Library is scheduled to host merchant mariner Megan Frey for a presentation of the challenges and insights from her career. The virtual talk is to begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. Frey will narrate an online slideshow of photographs from ocean passages, such as sailing around Cape Horn on the […]
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United Way to offer volunteer-led winterization initiative
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to offer the Community Energy Challenge, a Franklin and Northern Androscoggin county volunteer-led winterization initiative designed to help families save money on heating costs. A simple, low-cost strategy of interior window panels keeps heat inside homes during the harsh winter months and encourages homeowners to make positive changes […]
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Contemporary Realism show planned through Sept. 18
Contemporary Realism is now of view at the Maine Art Gallery at 15 Warren St. in Wiscasset. The current show of work by established Maine artists a is a collection of talent brought together by the non-profit organization this year. The exhibit can be viewed from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Saturday, Sept. 18 […]
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Oquossoc Fall Fest to offer vendors, music Sept. 18
OQUOSSOC — The grounds of the Outdoor Heritage Museum are scheduled to feature more than 30 vendor booths for the Fall Fest Art, Craft and Antique Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the corner of route 4 and 17. People check out the trees beginning to “color up,” take in […]
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Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations to pay tribute to Etta James
Those of you who like the basics and the roots of modern music please take note: when it comes to R&B and soul and blues, the name Etta James stands out, and for good reason … many feel that she was the queen of R&B. Born in 1938 and passing away nine years ago, the […]
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Foundation seeks submissions for ARTinME 2021
Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s upcoming fall exhibit, ARTinME 2021, is open to all full- and part-time Maine residents. This annual statewide showcase seeks entries from contemporary artists who work in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. Submissions are due by midnight Friday, Oct. 1. Keith Oehmig, director of Wiscasset Bay Gallery, will serve as […]
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RLHT honors community members dedicated to conservation
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust in August honored community members for their conservation contributions. The awards included the Senator Angus King for Conservation Excellence, granted individually to Warren Whitney and Betsy Ham of Maine Coast Heritage Trust. This award is meant to “publicly acknowledge those individuals who have worked to conserve lands and waters for the […]
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Strand Theatre extends youth film competition deadline
ROCKLAND — Strand Theatre has extended its Youth Film Fest deadline for entries to Oct. 31. The festival is an opportunity for young people living in Midcoast Maine and surrounding areas to create and submit their own short films. All filmmakers must be 9-18 years old; the junior division includes ages 9-13, and the senior […]