Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry is set to hold a Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event from 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow St. The cost of the breakfast is a $5 donation, with all proceeds benefiting the pantry. The pantry serves food-insecure children, seniors, and other adults from […]
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Easter Basket Murder’ and ‘Just Up The Road’
Three exciting murder-mystery novellas, and one year of 100 adventures experienced in Maine.
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Move More Kids program bolsters Skowhegan trail improvements
The $20,000 award to Somerset Woods Trustees will enable the land trust to start implementing recommendations in the Skowhegan Area Trails Concept Plan.
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Movie Review: ‘27 Dresses’ is a terrible movie, writes JP Devine
Always the bridesmaid, never the bride. How many times have we heard that cliche? It should, by now, be relegated to the embroidered throw pillow in your grandma’s favorite chair. Here then is 2008’s “27 Dresses” directed by Anne Fletcher (“The Proposal” 2009, and “Hocus Pocus 2” 2022.) So why did a humble reviewer agree […]
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On Music: Kitchen Dwellers talk about bringing their folk-tinged bluegrass sound back to Maine
Quartet out of Montana wrote some of the songs off of their new album in Machias.
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Jay honors town’s Spirit of America recipient
The Jay Select Board recently recognized Janice Sweeney for her exemplary citizenship and outstanding achievement and honor brought upon the community, with the 2024 Town of Jay Spirit of America Foundation Tribute. As a lifelong member of the community for more than 70 years, Sweeney began her work as a volunteer while attending Jay High […]
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra performances will feature journey through three centuries of classical music
The March concerts at the Franco Center in Lewiston and the Orion Performing Arts Center in Topsham feature guest conductor Jinwook Park and three pieces showcasing the evolution of classical music over the past few centuries.
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Movie Review: ‘One Life’ impossible not to be moved, J.P. Devine writes
This is the story behind James Hawes’ new film that opens tomorrow in Waterville.
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
On Music: Folksinger, storyteller Antje Duvekot to return to Portland venue
Gifted singer-songwriter is coming to one of the best listening rooms in New England on March 23.
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Somerset Woods Trustees announce newest conservation property
The Somerset Woods Trustees’ newest conservation property is Parkman Hill Farm in Solon. Featuring 650 acres of field and forest on Parkman Hill Road, the farm for decades has been managed for its wildlife, birds and pollinators. The long-time landowner, who wishes to remain anonymous, gifted the property to Somerset Woods in January to assure […]