Back in early 2020, the Femmes of Rock were scheduled to appear at the Waterville Opera House where the quartet of electrified string players—led by Nina DiGregorio—were going to wow the audience with their special brand of rock via classical instrumentation. Well, we know how that turned out—or in this case didn’t—so when I learned […]
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Challenge Cup to highlight Oquossoc Day Saturday
Oquossoc Day will set to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, in Oquossoc Village. The festivities will kick off on Oquossoc Cove at 10 a.m. with the 3rd Annual First Responders Challenge Cup Races. Teams from the Rangeley Fire Dept., Franklin Co. Sheriff, U.S. Border Patrol and Maine Warden Service […]
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Historical society to celebrate the first settlers of Eustis
The Dead River Area Historical Society plans to celebrate the founders of Eustis on Sunday, Aug. 22, hosted by direct descendant Caleb and Lisa Stevens of Jay. Two hundred and two years ago, Caleb Stevens (1776-1855) journeyed, with his wife Sally Thomas Stevens and nine children, from Kingfield to the intersection of Stratton Brook and […]
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Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival set for Aug. 25-28
LITCHFIELD — Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival plans to celebrate its 57th festival at the Litchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Road. The festival grounds have a big stage that was built in 2010, Indoor bathroom facilities, four free hot showers and numerous water hookups throughout the grounds, and electrical hookups. There will be several types of vendors […]
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Doc & Mardie 5K, Kids 1-Mile Fun Run set for Saturday
16th Annual Doc & Mardie 5K and Kids 1-Mile Fun Rus has been scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 21, starting at Alfond Youth & Community Center, 126 North St. in Waterville. The all ages run/walk will be in honor of Doc and Mardie Brown. This all ages affair is for every level runner, from parents pushing […]
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Dead River Area Historical Society to host ice cream social
STRATTON — The Dead River Area Historical Society plans to be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, and Sunday Sept. 5. Join us Sunday for an Ice Cream Social set for 1-3 p.m. and along with your ice cream enjoy a brownie Ala mode made and served by volunteers. Charlie Bruce […]
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Union Fair will begin this week
The Union Fair, home of the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival, is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 21, through Saturday, Aug. 28, at the fairground on Fairground Lane in Union. Major events include contests, live music, harness racing, the Wine Pavilion, fireworks, the Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Coronation, demolition derby, exhibits, demonstrations and shows, Midway, 4-H exhibits, […]
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Winthrop Historical Society open house set
The Winthrop Historical Society’s summer has been filled with preparing the Center for opening. Members of the Society and several contractors renovated the Center, volunteers painted, moved artifacts to the Center, and did yard work around the Center. A sneak peak was held at a Membership Welcome Night earlier this month at the new Winthrop […]
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Movie Times
Railroad Square Cinema, 17 Railroad Square, Waterville; 207-873-6526 Playing Friday, Oct. 22 through Thursday, Oct. 28 “Dune,” 1, 3:55 and 6:50 daily “The Electrical Life of Louis Wain,” 2:30 daily and 7 Friday-Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday; 12:20 Saturday and Sunday “The Velvet Underground,” 4:40 daily “Moonrise Kingdom,” 7 Monday “Safe,” 7 Wednesday Playing Friday, Oct. […]
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Movie Times
Railroad Square Cinema, 17 Railroad Square, Waterville; 207-873-6526 Playing Friday, Dec. 31 through Thursday, Jan. 6 “The Tragedy of MacBeth,” 1:50 Saturday through Thursday, and 4 and 6:50 daily “Licorice Pizza,” 1:40, 4:20 and 7 daily “The Tender Bar,” 2 and 4:10 daily “Nightmare Alley,” 6:40 daily and 1:10 Friday Playing Friday, Dec. 24 through […]