The Pleasant Note Coffeehouse will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its Open Mic & Poetry Slam on Friday, March 12, at the First Universalist Church of Auburn. Since 2006, this free monthly show has drawn people of all ages who share the spirituality of music and spoken word. During the past year, the show has […]
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Dedicated volunteers keep after school program running
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is continuing to offer their free after-school program, CASA (Creative After-School Arts), with a group of dedicated volunteers. The program is open to students in grades 5-12, and meets Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday after school until 5 p.m. Activities include all types of art projects, no-bake baking, drama, origami, film […]
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Art and Ale window features local artist
Ready for some magic? The featured artist for the month of March in the Auburn Gritty’s Art and Ale window is local artist and illustrator Angie Lafrance. Her newest collection, “Illusionarium,” features both digital and traditional paintings inspired by magic, mysticism, and curiosity of the early twentieth century. Lafrance is the founder of Ramble Row, […]
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Darlin’ Corey brings Americana to Oasis of Music
The folk country duo Darlin’ Corey will perform a program of instrumental music at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, at Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. As a duo, Matt Shipman and Erica Brown feature a delightful blend of vocal harmonies accompanied by fiddle, banjo, mandolin […]
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Face Time: Jeffrey Thomson — a poet in a newly poetic age
He didn’t set out for a career writing and teaching, but found himself ‘a poet of the landscape, a poet of the ground.’
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Maine labor department warns of social media scams
Scammers are posing as Maine Department of Labor officials to steal people’s personal information.
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Food bank issues capacity building grants to partner agency network
AUBURN — Good Shepherd Food Bank has announced the recipients of its Capacity Building Grant program. Investments in capacity enable the partner network to not only meet the needs of their community, but to transform food access to a model that prioritizes people’s health, provides affirming and supportive experiences, connects people to their community and […]
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Boys basketball: Second half rally caries Skowhegan over MCI
RiverHawks advance to the Class A/B central Maine tournament semifinals, where they will host Winslow.
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Updated Q&A: Do Mainers still need to quarantine after traveling?
When do bars and brewery tasting rooms open? Will there be outdoor concerts and festivals this summer? Look here for answers.
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Mills relaxes quarantine rules for visitors, eases business restrictions heading into tourism season
The changes are aimed at drawing summer tourists to Maine as the federal government steps up the supplies of COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide.