Waterville Creates plans to display the 45,000 Quilt Project Wednesday, Jan. 17, through Monday, Feb. 12, at the Ticonic Gallery at 93 Main St. The 45,000 Quilt Project is a display that brings together the work of over 60 immigrant justice activists and artists. It is designed to represent the immigrant detention experience in the […]
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Sidney teen receives Eagle Scout rank
Dawson James White, 18, of Sidney received Scouting’s highest rank, the Eagle Scout, during a ceremony Jan. 6. The event, held at the Augusta Elks, capped off an 11-year Scouting career. “I learned so much in Scouting,” White said, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the Kennebec Valley District of […]
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Rome camp offers winter adventures with day pass
ROME — Pine Tree Camp’s unique Adventure Day Pass provides an accessible way for Maine people with disabilities and their families to be engaged and active outdoors this winter through barrier-free day use of camp’s 285-acre fully accessible campus on North Pond. “Whether it’s snowshoeing for the first time or experiencing the thrill of ice […]
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Stones of Riverton’ and ‘To Swoon and to Spar’
An original and clever collection of short stories, and a charming romance with a delightful conclusion
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‘Freud’s Last Session’ a duel between Satan and God
Anthony Hopkins, left, and Matthew Goode in a scene from“Freud’s Last Session.” 14 Sunset, LB Entertainment, Last Session Productions “Freud’s Last Session,” directed by Matt Brown (“The Man Who Knew Infinity”) is a dark film we don’t need right now, but it brings us the gifted Anthony Hopkins (“Silence of the Lambs,” an even darker […]
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Windsor Cub Scouts gather for holiday party
WINDSOR — Cub Pack 609 held its holiday party Jan. 4 at Windsor Elementary School. The event was delayed because of the storm that left many in the area without power for days. Families brought food to share; Scouts learned a new song. Each Scout received a new pinewood derby car kit; the Klondike Derby […]
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Hybrid talk about wildlife tracking set for Jan. 18
Mid-Coast Audubon and Camden Public Library plan to host Kirk Gentelen for a program, Tracking Wildlife in Maine, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18. The gathering will be held at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. Camden. This will be a hybrid program with an option to participate on Zoom, which requires registration […]
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Hallowell-based singer Andrew Thomas to release first-full length album
Late last year, I made a wonderful discovery: a new-to-me singer/songwriter/keyboardist named Andrew Thomas who calls Hallowell home. He was kind enough to send me a copy of his new album, “Amaze Your Friends,” and about a minute into the first track (“Resolution”) I fired off an email to him asking if he’d be willing […]
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SNAPSHOT: Hall-Dale’s 2023-24 National Honor Society
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale High School held its 2023-2024 National Honor Society induction ceremony Nov. 17. The inducted students include Benjamin Sheaffer, Abigail Perry, Julia Nott, Emma Perry, Miles Fleming, Austin Lizzotte, Keegan Cary, Grace Leach, Violet Clark, Miriam Asch, Hanna Broga and Brooke Bernarducci. Check out upcoming area events!
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Military veterans share experiences with Hall-Dale High students
FARMINGDALE — Students from Hall-Dale High School engaged with and learned from the experiences of four distinguished military veterans on Dec. 15. This event provided a platform for high school students to gain firsthand insights into the challenges and triumphs of those who have served in the armed forces. The event aimed to bridge the […]