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Maine playwright challenges myth of Moby Dick with New Blues Opera at Colonial Theater
AUGUSTA — The Forty Hour Club, a resident theater company of the La MaMa Experimental Theater Club in NYC will stage “The Ahab Inside Me—Redux,” an original Blues Opera written by Maine and La MaMa Playwright Michael Gorman. The opera will premiere at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, July 20-22 and 3 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at […]
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Sense of Wonder Photo Contest sets Sept. 15 deadline
The Sense of Wonder Photo Contest, held by the Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge every year, is scheduled to begin Saturday, July 15 and end at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15. Up to three photos can be submitted to friendsofrachelcarsonnwrt.org. Twelve winning images will be selected by a jury for the 2024 Rachel […]
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Explore Merrymeeting Bay Bike Tour set for July 23
The tour will visit farms, art studios and scenery during Bowdoinham’s Open Farm & Studio Day.
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Leeds seeks oldest resident for Boston Post Cane
With the passing of Elizabeth Murphy in June at age 95, the Leeds Historical Society, in conjunction with the Town of Leeds, is trying to determine to whom the Boston Post Cane should now be presented. In order to be considered the town’s oldest citizen, an individual must have resided in and/or been eligible to […]
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Readfield student makes College of the Holy Cross dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — Marjorie Knight of Readfield, a member of the class of 2026, was named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at College of the Holy Cross. To qualify, students must pass four or more letter-graded courses with no failing grades during the semester and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. […]
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Sugarbush management conference set for Waterville Aug. 11
WATERVILLE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host the Maple Sugarbush Management Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Governor’s Restaurant, 376 Main St. Participants can learn about optimizing the health and productivity of maple sugarbushes from research specialists and operations managers. Topics will include climate projections and […]
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Wiscasset association receives $6K for gazebo restoration
A mid-19th century gazebo is being restored this summer, because of to a lead gift of $6,000 from the First National Bank. Built in Newcastle around 1850, the structure is a product of this region’s shipbuilding heyday. It features decorative carvings that are attributed to William Southworth, one of Maine’s prominent 19th century wood carvers, […]
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Mid-Maine Technical Center recognizes honor students
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Technical Center has announced its fourth quarter honor roll students for the 2022-23 academic year. Students from Lawrence High School, Messalonskee High School, Waterville Senior High School, Winslow High School, Gardiner High School, Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, Maine Connections Academy, Maine Virtual Academy, Maine Central Institute, Temple Academy and Waterville Alternative […]
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Winthrop student graduates from Kalamazoo College
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Clara Szakas of Winthrop has met the academic requirements to graduate from Kalamazoo College. Check out upcoming area events!