DAMARISCOTTA — Skidompha Public Library is one of only 40 schools and libraries in the U.S., and the only one in Maine, chosen to receive a microgrant from the Beanstack Black Voices Microgrant program. Grants were awarded to libraries that are committed to discussing and enhancing programs that focus on social justice and equity work, […]
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WesArts Kennebec on Fire project is opening a request for proposals
SKOWHEGAN — WesArts Kennebec on Fire project is opening a request for proposals for more public art. Proposals for the seasonal public art project in the Kennebec River must be submitted by Feb. 28. Wesserunsett Arts Council and Main Street Skowhegan are nonprofits collaborating together on the installation of Kennebec on Fire. WesArts is Somerset […]
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Samuel James livestream concert planned
Out of the Blue Livestream Series with Samuel James will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18. The Blue Facebook event will feature live music and conversation with James. With a voice of grit and gravel, the roots musician sings with an authenticity lost in time. A modern guitar master, James’ skill has a depth […]
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Lucky Clark On Music: Leah Belle Faser
Georgia singer-songwriter releases first album of seven solo-penned songs, plus special holiday cover.
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Mallett Brothers Band Trio livestream concert set for Dec. 17
Out of the Blue Livestream Series with Mallett Brothers Band Trio will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, from Blue in Portland. The Trio, featuring Will Mallett, Luke Mallett and Nick Leen, is an independent rock and roll/Americana/country band from Maine. Their busy tour schedule since forming in 2009 has helped them to build […]
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Chocolate Church Arts Center Presents Livestream Christmas Concert with Còig
The Chocolate Church Arts Center will present an online Christmas concert featuring the Celtic supergroup, Còig at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. Còig is one of Cape Breton’s most captivating musical exports, and has performed at the Chocolate Church Arts Center for each of the last several years. Armed with an infectious, energetic sound, and musicians who […]
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Free Christmas Dinners available in Augusta
South Parish Congregational Church also will offer delivery to residents of Augusta, Manchester, Chelsea, Gardiner, Hallowell and Randolph.
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Maine Veterans’ Cemetery System, Wreaths Across America plan wreath event
Due to COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines, the cemetery system will not be asking members of the public to assist in the laying of wreaths.
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Boneheads to livestream concert from Johnson Hall Dec. 19
The Boneheads will perform a livestreamed concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, from the Johnson Hall stage in Gardiner. The band is made up of Bob Colwell (keyboards, vocals), Scott Eliot (bass, guitar, vocals), Dickie-Doo Hollis (drums, vocals), and Steve Jones (guitar, vocals). Based in southern Maine, this group’s unique blend of roots music […]
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Castlebay – A Yuletide Celebration set for Dec. 17
Castlebay – A Yuletide Celebration will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Maine’s premier Celtic duo will “drive cold winter away” with joyous and mysterious seasonal songs and tunes from Ireland, Scotland and the British Isles. The lilting sound of Celtic harp, Irish flute, […]