SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan’s Coburn Park was the site of a rally for democracy Sept. 1. Ethan Brownell, a history teacher and father of three, served as master of ceremonies. Brownell, recognized as Maine’s 2023 History Teacher of the Year, is campaigning for state Senate District 3 with a focus on improving support for working families. […]
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Wiscasset chorus to hold first rehearsal Sept. 10
Join Sheepscot Chorus to sing “The First Nowell” by Vaughan Williams and other holiday favorites in December.
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Newcastle choir to start auditions Sept. 11
NEWCASTLE — St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts it begins preparing its December “Ceremony of Lessons and Carols” concert. Rehearsals are set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 11, at St. Andrew’s Church on Glidden Street. Drawing inspiration from the King’s College Cambridge Service of Lessons and Carols, the program […]
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On Music: Gentleman Brawlers singer Becca Fox talks about presenting an experience
Brooklyn-based group plans to perform Sept. 21 at the Strand Theatre in Rockland.
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Forestry Field Day to honor tree farmers of year Sept. 7
The Beauregards received this award from Maine Tree Farm for their work managing Beauregard Family Woodland; the event will be held at the property, which is located in Old Town.
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On Music: Liam Purcell talks about Cane Mill Road upcoming performance
This has been an interesting year so far. I mean, I seem to be drawn to bluegrass acts, from the Kitchen Dwellers to Molly Tuttle and now a relative newcomer Liam Purcell and his band Cane Mill Road. Having checked out links to his music and his website I discovered that he is a young […]
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: Trio of books for children from Maine authors
Delight your kids with stories ranging from tortoise tales to Christmas magic.
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On Music: Louisa Stancioff talks about upcoming Farmington festival concert
It’s neat when Mainers hit the national scene and the latest example of that, for me, happens to be singer/songwriter Louisa Stancioff. The musician has traveled around the country working on farms in Alaska, assisted a director on a TV series in Hollywood, worked shifts at a grocery store in Echo Park and picked apples […]
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Small-scale dairy, poultry farming event offered Aug. 28
Farmer/owner Rhiannon Hampson plans to discuss small-scale dairy and poultry production on Thomaston farm.
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Porch Party Mamas to return to Vienna Union Hall
Advance tickets are recommended.