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PublishedDecember 27, 2023
Musician Charles Sawyer shares photography of king of blues
Sometimes stories pop up in the darnedest of places. For example: today’s interview with Mr. Charles Sawyer — photographer, writer, musician, blues history and software engineering teacher at Harvard Extension School (from 1990 to 2017), software engineer at Google (retired 2015) and consultant for the B.B. King Museum. His wife, Cherie Hoyt, sent me an […]
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PublishedDecember 27, 2023
Foundation awards grants to groups working for racial justice, equity
AUGUSTA — The Maine Justice Foundation has awarded grants from its Racial Justice Fund to six groups for 2023. The goal of the fund is to support Black, Indigenous, and people of color statewide to forge social, systemic, and economic solutions that will address racism and inequities in the culture, organizations, and systems. “We are […]
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PublishedDecember 27, 2023
Maine State Park First Day Hike set for Jan. 1
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry invites outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to kick off the new year with fresh air and scenic walks during Maine State Park First Day Hike activities. The department’s Bureau of Parks and Lands has announced guided hikes and a collection of self-led hike resources, ensuring […]
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PublishedDecember 24, 2023
New Years’ Eve concert planned at Stone Mountain Arts Center
Duke Robillard plans to perform a New Year’s Eve concert at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. Robillard puts new emphasis on the Blues. His resume is decorated with Grammy nominations, Handy Awards and Blues Music Awards, and other honors for his artistry, recordings and productions within […]
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PublishedDecember 23, 2023
Tricky Britches concert set for Brownfield
A Tricky Britches concert is set for 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. Britches formed in 2009, when four friends in Portland took their fiddle tunes and country songs on the road across the U.S. Since then they have released three albums of original material: “Comin’ in Hot” […]
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PublishedDecember 23, 2023
Readfield hosts Christmas Through the Ages
Eric and Sarah Dyer and their two children were dressed in Victorian attire as they welcomed people into their circa 1846 home on Dec. 9. Seven different groups of 15 gathered in the Dyer’s front parlor over the course of the day, where Eric and Sarah talked about the history of their home and how […]
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PublishedDecember 23, 2023
Department encourages people to take advantage of mental health help
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services encourages Maine people to take advantage of the many resources available to support mental health during this holiday season and at the end of a challenging year for many. While the season can be a cheerful time, it can also lead to an increase in […]
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PublishedDecember 22, 2023
Phone chargers available for those impacted by Dec. 18 storm
As workers continue efforts to restore power and begin recovery for Mainers impacted by Monday’s heavy rainfall and high winds, UScellular is donating $15,000 between two Maine chapters of the American Red Cross: the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter and the Northern and Eastern Maine Chapter, according to a news release from UScellular. The […]
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PublishedDecember 21, 2023
Livermore Falls legion to host Christmas Day dinner
LIVERMORE FALLS — A Christmas Day turkey and ham dinner, with pies for dessert, is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25, at the George Bunten Post 10 American Legion Hall at 17 Reynolds Road. This meal is for anyone who is alone on Christmas, can’t do a meal or just wants […]
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PublishedDecember 19, 2023
Gina & The Red Eye Flight Crew plan Portland concert
Gina & The Red Eye Flight Crew plan to perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, at Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St., Portland. A funky, soulful, rocking good time is guaranteed Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 day of show. For more information on the 21-plus event, visit portlandhouseofmusic.com […]
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