Poland Spring Preservation Society’s Sunset Concert series will take place at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at The Gazebo at Poland Springs Resort, at 640 Main St. in Poland Springs. The lineup will feature: Aug. 2, Sruli Dresdner; Aug. 9, Anni Clark; Aug. 16, Cobblestone; Aug. 23, Cilnatro; Aug. 30, Grassholes; and Sept. 17-19 Heritage weekend The […]
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Western Maine Art Group plans First Friday Reception
The Western Maine Art Group continues its summer season with a First Friday Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Main Street Gallery, 426 Main St., in Norway. In addition, the “Then and Now” exhibit at the Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., will be open. These galleries exhibit the work of […]
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People & Places: Maine educator appointed head of UMF Early College Program.
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Tim Winchester to perform at ‘Music for Mavis’ event
TURNER — Tim Winchester will perform at a “Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Turner Public Library on Matthews Way. Winchester is a Maine based singer/songwriter and contemporary folk artist whose music is a careful curation of melody, warmth and dynamic restraint. His songs have been described as […]
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Lobster rolls returning to Wilton’s Blueberry Fest
WILTON — St. Luke’s Lobster Roll Lunches are due back for Blueberry Fest on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 59 High St. Lunches are to be sold by pre-order and walk-up starting at 11 a.m. Pre-orders are strongly encouraged. To place an order, call 207-645-2639 or email stlukes@myfairpoint.net. Lunches cost $18 and include a fresh clear […]
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Casey Abrams to perform Waterville Rocks concert
The Waterville Rocks concerts series resumes this summer with free, family-friendly, outdoor concerts at Head of Falls in Waterville. The beer garden will open at 5:30 p.m., music is set to begin at 6 p.m. Casey Abrams is scheduled to perform Friday Aug. 6. The singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and American Idol season 10 finalist […]
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Community foundation awards almost $29K to nonprofits
The Kennebec County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $28,950 in grants to four nonprofit organizations through its Community Building Grant Program. Grant recipients include: Augusta Teen Center, for a continuum of positive youth development services to help teenagers suspended from school and first-time offenders learn from their mistakes: $10,000. Boys & Girls […]
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Samin Nosrat, host of Netflix cooking show, is a wonderful ball of energy
Perhaps you’ve never heard of Samin Nosrat. She’s easy to miss while you’re looking for the usual entertainment. Also, a show called “Salt Fat Acid Heat”? It sounds like a warning from a CDC hotline. Nonetheless, while trawling the streaming channels for something to watch beyond horror, thrillers, and cookie-cutter British mysteries, I came upon […]
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Health Care Golf Classic nets $17K for 2 organizations
Franklin Community Health Network’s annual Health Care Golf Classic, held July 12 at the Sugarloaf Golf Club, netted approximately $17,500 to benefit the Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) of Greater Franklin County and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center, according to a news release. Hebert Construction was the title sponsor, and 16 teams from throughout […]
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The Stanton Bird Club invites artists to participate in a plein air painting session
The Stanton Bird Club invites artists to participate in a plein air painting session at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary in Lewiston. The event will be hosted by local painter Michael Everett. Painters will meet at Thorncrag’s Montello Street parking lot. For more information, visit stantonbirdclub.org. The Stanton Bird Club also […]