Ever since the North Atlantic Blues Festival began back in 1994 I have interviewed one of the performers to bring attention to each of this award-winning festival for the last 29 years (the 2020 Festival was canceled due to the pandemic). I am continuing that streak by selecting an artist from the 2024 line-up and […]
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CIA veteran to talk about Ukraine July 11 in Damariscotta
DAMARISCOTTA — Chats with Champions is set to present Paul Zalucky at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 11, in Porter Hall of Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St. Zalucky will talk about Ukraine from his perspective as a 28-year veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency. The Southport resident was a CIA operations officer overseas before retiring […]
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Learn more about dairy farming, forage management at 2024 Maine Pasture Walk Series
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension welcomes local farmers, service providers, and Ag stakeholders to participate in the 2024 Maine Pasture Walk Series. Five events, all of which will start at 11 a.m., will be held on the following days and farms: The Milkhouse, 445 South Monmouth Road in Monmouth, on July 10. Springside […]
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Waterville Opera House named producing theatre for NewPlayFest 2026
Following a three-tier review process, the Producing Theatres will select one finalist to produce, and the six plays are then announced as AACT NewPlayFest 2026 award winners.
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High Peaks Alliance leads effort to repair Prescott Field Accessible Trail after floods
FARMINGTON — The High Peaks Alliance spearheaded the collaborative efforts to repair the Prescott Field Accessible Trail system after the region was impacted by severe flooding through the winter and spring. The storms left inches of silt clay loam on the crushed stone, washed out a bridge, and rerouted the trail in places, making it […]
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Fire Exit’ and ‘Art of Penobscot Bay’
A debut novel from a masterful writer, and a magnificent tribute to Maine art
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‘Souvenir’ to be staged at Theater at Monmouth
“Souvenir” by Stephen Temperley will be staged July 5-Aug. 9 at Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 5, and July 20, 25, Aug. 2 and 9; 1 p.m. July 13, 28, Aug. 1 and 7; and Saturday, July 20, 7:30 p.m. A post-show discussion will […]
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Rangeley trust acquires Mingo Spring Birding Trail
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust has announced the recent preservation of the Mingo Springs Birding Trail, adding 100 acres of conservation land within Rangeley. In addition to being a critical meadow and edge habitat for migratory and boreal birds, this property also is home to deer and other species. The property boasts several of the largest lupine […]
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Democrats to host lobster bake in Waldoboro Aug. 4
Online reservations can be made at lincolncountydemocrats.com/lobster by Wednesday, July 31.
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Movie Review: Jessica Lange reigns as Queen of Broadway in ‘The Great Lillian Hall’
There is a touching scene on a park bench where Lillian’s dead husband (Michael Rose), who has been floating just out of touch in her feverishly apparitions, holds her.