AUGUSTA — The 45th annual Maine State Math Meet, held in the Augusta Civic Center on April 2, was the culmination of a year of academic competition. Schools are divided into four divisions based on student population. Awards are given to the top-scoring students in each high school grade level and school awards are given […]
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Maine Arts Academy recognizes top 10 students
AUGUSTA — Maine Arts Academy has announced its top 10 graduates of 2024. These students have distinguished themselves through their remarkable academic achievements, leadership qualities, and contributions to the school community. 1. Emily Carlton 2. Haley Pottle 3. Erica Roussel 4. Allana Chase 5. Seth Sears 6. Abigail Drew 7. Xavier Ramirez 8. Jade DeWitt […]
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Monmouth Community Players to stage ‘Heathers, The Musical’
The Monmouth Community Players announce the cast for their upcoming production of “Heathers, The Musical” to be performed April 19-28 at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. on April 19, 20 and 26; and at 2 p.m. on April 21, 27 and 28. “Heathers, The Musical,” lyrics and […]
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UUCB Concerts for a Cause to present Chris Smither on April 20
UUCB Concerts for a Cause plans to present Chris Smither at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at at the Unitarian Universalist of Brunswick Smither is a folk/blues singer, guitarist and songwriter who has been performing for almost 60 years. Reviewers and fans from around the world, including Rolling Stone and The New York Times, […]
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Sidney teen achieves Eagle Scout status
AUGUSTA — Einin Riddle of Sidney is just 14 years old but has accomplished something fewer than 6% of all Scouts achieve — she earned the Eagle Scout rank, according to a news release from Kennebec Valley District Chairman Chuck Mahaleris. A presentation was held at the Augusta Lodge of Elks on April 6. Riddle […]
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Maine’s First Ship plans 17th Century Foodways event in Bath
BATH — Maine’s First Ship is set to hold its second 17th Century Foodways event and luncheon on Saturday, April 20, at the Bath Freight Shed, 27 Commercial St. MFS — the Bath non-profit whose volunteer force has reconstructed the sailing vessel Virginia, originally built by colonists at Popham in 1607-08, brings back guests chef […]
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘A Symmetry of Husbands’ and ‘Simmering, Savory and Deadly’
Patricia O’Donnell explores modern marriage in the Trump political era, and a debut mystery novel by Jody Rich
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TV Series Review: ‘Manhunt’ a stunning, fresh account of the murder of Lincoln, J.P. Devine writes
Beletsky and her collection of a talented crew of writers and directors have put together a stunning, fresh account of the murder of Lincoln, full of new faces and writers.
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On Music: Michael Jackson performer talks about his tribute to legend
Having covered a lot of the tribute acts that have come to the central Maine area, this Friday’s performance at the Augusta Civic Center of Gone To Soon: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience may just be one of the biggest productions to hit our fair state in quite some time and I must admit, I […]
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Mid-Coast Audubon to host Salt Bay Farm birding field trip
DAMARISCOTTA — Mid-Coast Audubon and Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust are set to co-lead a birding field trip on Saturday, April 13, to the Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta. The group plans to walk the meadow looking for Savannah and other sparrows, scan the pond for ducks and geese, investigate the forest edges for early migrating […]