The Maine Music Society announces the appointment of Dr. Richard Nickerson as artistic director. Dr. Nickerson, or Rick as he prefers to be called, plans a variety of performances for the 2021-22 concert season. Dr. Nickerson presently serves as director of choral activities at Windham High School, a position he has held for 34 years. […]
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‘Visual Culture: Issues and Institutions’ focuses on Maine’s history with art
Maine’s Mid-Century Moment Series
Maine Event Comedy presents Jay Chanoine at Craft Brew Underground
Maine Event Comedy presents Stand Up! Records recording artist Jay Chanoine at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. The show will also feature Boston’s Sean Duffy and Lewiston’s Nic Dufault. Chanoine is a frequent member of The Altercation Punk Comedy Tour and a contributing writer to satirical humor site […]
Canton displays town pride during weekend bicentennial celebration
Residents hold street dance, museum exhibits and parade, among other events, from Thursday evening through Sunday.
Augusta offers city parcel for affordable housing
City officials hope Augusta Housing Authority can build at least 24 affordable housing units on a vacant lot off Bangor Street to address worsening shortage of available housing.
Bobby Bowden, led Florida State football dynasty, dies at 91
The Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby Bowden has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
U.S. rolls to women’s hoops gold medal in Bird’s last Olympics
Sue Bird capped off her unblemished 17-year Olympics run with a record fifth gold medal.
Richmond celebrates prosperity, history closely tied to Kennebec River
History buffs anxiously awaiting Richmond bicentennial in 2023 kicked things off Saturday.
Family fun abounds at Summer Fest in Farmington
Craft sales, musical entertainment, children’s activities, fireworks and a movie special provided lots of opportunities for family fun during Summer Fest in Farmington.
Chesterville Family Fun Day returns Aug. 14
The event was canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.