Award-winning author Sarah Braunstein will discuss her latest novel, “Bad Animals,” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Bailey Public Library in Winthrop. The New York Times described the book as a “sharp-witted, ravishing novel.” Braunstein is a recipient of the Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers’ Award and was named one of the National […]
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Farmington Fair opens Sunday; more 4-H’ers bringing livestock for auction
The number of youth participating has almost tripled this year.
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Lineup announced for UUCB Concerts for a Cause series
UUCB Concerts for a Cause announces the lineup for this season’s concert series featuring performances hosted by the UU Church of Brunswick as a part of the church’s commitment to the arts and to supporting the important work of local non-profits. Each performing group is chosen for its musicianship, appeal to a variety of audiences, […]
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The Harp Twins to take the stage at 49 Franklin
The world’s only identical twin professional harpists, The Harp Twins — Camille and Kennerly Kitt, are set to perform their Fall Fling concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater in Rumford. They also plan a free meet and greet after the concert. The sisters were trained classically with university […]
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‘The Great State of Illustration in Maine’ exhibition shines in UMA gallery
The Illustration Institute, based on Peaks Island, brings their energetic, multifaceted exhibition “The Great State of Illustration in Maine” to its first educational venue: The Charles Danforth Gallery at the University of Maine at Augusta. A reception for the exhibition, which includes the work of more than eighty published Maine illustrators, will be held at […]
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Open Book Players presents ‘Reading Rumpus’
Open Book Players will present “Reading Rumpus” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner. This readers theatre presentation includes a cast of seventeen children and adults and performances will feature the works of Maine Children’s Books authors and illustrators. Books featured include: “The Lobster Lady” by Alexandra Hinrichs […]
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Auburn Community Concert Band invites new members to join
Rehearsals for their Fall season begin on Wednesday, Sept. 11
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Award-winning podcast producer featured scholar at UMF
Juliet Hinely, Peabody and Audie Award-winning podcast producer and sound designer, is a featured Libra Scholar sponsored by the UMF Art & Design program for the 2024 fall semester at the University of Maine at Farmington. Hinely comes to audio from the world of visual art and loves the deeply evocative power of sound to […]
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Freeport Players to present ’12 Incompetent Jurors’
Freeport Players will present the comedic spoof “12 Incompetent Jurors” by Ian McWethy in various venues in the Midcoast area from Sept. 13-22. When a man is accused of stealing six cats, it seems like an open-and-shut case. However, with an oddball jury squabbling over bizarre theories and personal grievances, the situation quickly spirals into […]
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Twenty years in, Camden film festival keeps getting more competitive
The festival, which starts Thursday, received more than 2,000 submissions for about 50 spots.