I’ve had the privilege of interviewing Shemekia Copeland ever since she first came to Maine at the beginning of her career in 1998 and have chatted with her four times since 2012. She is a force to be reckoned with when she sings due to the emotive strength of her convictions and a voice unlike […]
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Maine Elks raise funds for children’s cancer program
The second annual Maine Children’s Cancer Program/FORKS weekend, which ran Aug. 25-28, raised more than $45,500 for MCCP. More than 200 Elks participated, representing 17 lodges, according to a news release from Lina Michaud of Augusta Lodge No. 964. Last year, organizers Mike and Lina Michaud, past exalted rulers of the lodge, came up with […]
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Unity bridge dedicated to late firefighter
A bridge dedication in honor of Alton “Mac” McCormick was held Sept. 11 in Unity. McCormick, a firefighter formerly of Unity, drowned Sept. 11, 1954, during Hurricane Edna trying to save the Brockway family from Albion. The family was stranded on top of their car, which had been swept by the rising waters of Sandy […]
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Shemekia Copeland concert set at Waterville Opera House
Shemekia Copeland plans to take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Copeland never holds back, her instantly recognizable voice — capable of being sultry, assertive and roaring — delivers every song with unparalleled honesty and passion. Her wide-open vision of contemporary Americana roots and […]
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Windsor/Whitefield-area cyclists participate in memorial bike ride
On Sept. 18, 52 cyclists and 24 volunteers participated in the sixth annual Share the Road with Carol memorial bike ride. The event, held in Windsor and Whitefield, honors the late Dr. Carol Eckert, who was killed in 2016 while bicycling in Windsor. Check out other upcoming area events!
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OFF RADAR: A Friend in Literature
I’ve been wondering what to say about the passing of a friend, writes Dana Wilde.
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Maine Scouts celebrate Cobscook/Moosehorn International Camporee
The 60th anniversary Cobscook/Moosehorn International Camporee was held the weekend of Sept. 16-18. Scouts from all over Maine, with the largest contingent from Kennebec Valley District, garbed as brave knights, powerful wizards, elven maidens and stealthy rogues descended upon Cobscook Bay State Park in Edmunds, according to a news release from Scout leader Chuck Mahaleris. […]
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The Harp Twins will perform a Halloween concert in Rumford
Identical twin harpists Camille and Kennerly Kitt, known as the Harp Twins, will perform in concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. The concert is for all-ages and full of spooky songs and comedy, as well as rock and metal favorites. There will be a free meet and greet […]
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‘The Good House’ about everyday heroes who fight addiction
Finally, a warm inviting film that comes as autumn balm, while action movies burn the world down around us, writes J.P. Devine.
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Augusta Cub Scout Pack 603 members learn to help others
Cub Scouts from Augusta Pack 603 were at Shaw’s Supermarket in Augusta the weekend of Sept. 17 and 18 collecting money to purchase school supplies for needy students. For each box of supplies that the Scouts purchased at Staples for a needy student, the business donated a second box of school supplies. The boxes contain […]