ELLSWORTH — Downeast Trout Unlimited is set to host Brian Stranko for a discussion of Trout Unlimited priorities in Maine. The hybrid meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Moore Community Center, 125 State St., and via Zoom. To register visit tinyurl.com/6p636wef. Stranko is the new program manager for Maine […]
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Free Fishing Weekend set statewide for Feb. 17, 18
Several local ice fishing derbies scheduled and any person (except those whose license has been suspended or revoked) may fish without a license.
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Registration opens for Pine Tree Camp summer sessions
ROME — Registration is open for Pine Tree Camp summer sessions. Maine youth and adults with disabilities can have the adventure of a lifetime this summer at Maine’s only American Camp Association accredited camp exclusively for children and adults with disabilities, according to a news release from the society. Applications are being accepted at pinetreesociety.org/camp-home. […]
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New Wabanaki basketry lexicon will give Indigenous communities say in cultural representation
ORONO — “This is special,” said Wabakani tribe member Jennifer Neptune as she peered through the glass pane of a display at the University of Maine Hudson Museum. “What’s unique about this one is the lace work around the outside edge. See how the ash is woven?” Her fingers moved in a weaving motion, an […]
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Leap Frog’ and ‘Death of a Clam Digger’
A new adventure with the Oxbow Island Gang, and another delightfully entertaining “cozy” mystery from Lee Hollis
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Jackman school sophomore honored at VFW banquet
Carroll Frigon of Moose River, a sophomore at Forest Hills High School in Jackman, was a guest of honor at the annual State VFW Banquet, held Jan. 20 at the MacCrillis-Rousseau Post No. 8835 in Winslow. He was recognized at their ceremony for being Maine’s District 5 winner of the yearly Voice of Democracy national […]
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TV SERIES REVIEW: ‘Feud’ is a dusty old tale about two fading wall portraits, J.P. Devine writes
A strong cast falls short in this hit-or-miss series that looks at the famous feud between iconic actors Joan Crawford and Bette Davis.
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The Dark Side of Somewhere Dance Immersion takes stage at Deertrees Theatre
“The Dark Side of Somewhere” Dance Immersion program, which made its world premiere at Deertrees in 2023, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3o, and Saturday, Aug. 31, at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. This unique and immersive multimedia dance and circus arts experience is brought to life by sisters Nettie and Hannah […]
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Midcoast Aububon, Camden library to host Zoom talk on pyrocene Feb. 15
Mid-Coast Audubon is continuing its nature talk series in partnership with Camden Public Library. The upcoming event, scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, will take place virtually via Zoom. David Govatski, a naturalist and author, will discuss pyrocene, a term used to describe the human use of fire and how it impacts the planet. […]
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ON MUSIC: Jazz musician Katie Oberholtzer’s first love is performing
It’s a lot of fun to find a world-class jazz singer who grew up in southern Maine and whose considerable talent is lighting up the national stage as well as the local one. Such is the case of Katie Oberholtzer who will be coming to One Longfellow Square for a performance on Valentine’s Day. She […]