AUGUSTA — The installation of larger, free-standing signs as well as directional signs in shopping centers and on campuses in the city will have to wait a little longer.
July 2012
China woman injured when tree falls on her
CHINA — A local woman was flown to a hospital Wednesday after a tree fell on her.
SNAPSHOT: Berry season
Renee Rehn, 81, picks raspberries Wednesday at Milton’s pick your own raspberry patch in Mount Vernon. “My favorite thing to do is to pick berries,” Rehn said while collecting the fruit that emerges between strawberries and blueberries.
IRS union to LePage: Apologize for insult
Its president demands that the governor apologize for comparing ‘loyal Americans’ to the Nazi secret police.
Bates Dance Festival set for July 19 and 21
LEWISTON — Kyle Abraham, one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2009, brings his company Abraham.in.Motion to the 30th annual Bates Dance Festival to present its latest work at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 19, and Saturday, July 21, in Bates College’s Schaeffer Theatre, 305 College St.
Winthrop Sidewalk Art Festival seeks artists
WINTHROP — Applications are being accepted by the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce for the 25th annual Winthrop Sidewalk Art Festival set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18.
Maine International Film Festival: Nicholson stars in 1970 classic ‘Five Easy Pieces’
Is it possible that there ever was a time when we didn’t know who Jack Nicholson was? We first saw him in Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper’s “Easy Rider,” in what I still consider Jack’s funniest role, that of a troubled, ACLU lawyer, drunk and local trouble maker. He was hilarious. And then we forgot about him.
The Turtles bring their ‘Happy Together Tour’ to Bangor’s Waterfront
On Friday, July 27, at Waterfront Park in Bangor, there will be a celebration of the very best of 60s music as The Turtles, featuring Flo & Eddie, bring their “Happy Together Tour” to the Queen City for an evening of musical memories served up by the likes of The Buckinghams, Grass Roots, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, and Micky Dolenz (of The Monkees, of course). All five acts had a huge impact on the pop/rock scene with such hits as “Happy Together,” “Elenore” (from The Turtles), “Kind of a Drag,” “Hey Baby (They’re Playing Our Song)” (from The Buckinghams), “Midnight Confessions,” “Let’s Live For Today” (from The Grass Roots), “Young Girl,” “Woman Woman” (from Gary Puckett & The Union Gap), “Last Train to Clarksville” and “Pleasant Valley Sunday” (from The Monkees). If you are a fan, head to Bangor on the 27th!
Lakewood Theater lineup announced
MADISON — Lakewood Theater is located off U.S.Route 201. For reservations or more information, call 474-7176 or visit lakewoodtheater.org.
Arrest made in Westbrook stabbing
WESTBROOK — A man wanted in the stabbing death of a Westbrook man last year was arrested this morning in New York, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.