Maine Children’s Home is in need of kids’ boots, coats, socks, underwear and pajamas to fulfill requests from families facing financial hardship.
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‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ a nice try penned by talented writers
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is without a doubt the most beloved Christmas story of all time next to, of course, the Bible telling of the birth of Jesus. But since the 1938 film that starred the English actor and comedian Reginald Owen, one of the most evil businessmen in history has been etched […]
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Don Campbell to kick off holiday season with concert in Sidney Dec. 2
Singer, songwriter loves dusting off the old classic Christmas songs and playing them celebrating the time of year.
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Mount Vernon school celebrates opening of Little Free Game Library
Mt. Vernon Elementary School recently held a grand opening for the school’s Little Free Game Library. The library was inspired by Jay Bright’s Little Free Library in Florence, Mass., funded with a grant from the Maranacook Education Foundation, and built by an elementary school grandparent Greg Hatt Sr., according to a news release from Principal […]
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The Capitol Fools to take over Stone Mountain stage
The Capitol Fools will take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. Who better to do it than these old friends. After a hiatus, the cast who brings us the stairway to heavenly political satire originally laid by the Capitol Steps, continues upward with The […]
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Narrow Seas’ and ‘When the Island Had Fish’
The 11th volume in Harpswell author James Nelson’s magnificent “Norsemen Saga,” and author and essayist Janna Malamud Smith’s fascinating study of Vinalhaven
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Augusta Adult and Community Education celebrates Blessings Dinner
Augusta Adult and Community Education recently hosted its second annual Blessings Dinner, an evening dedicated to honoring the achievements of adult education students and fostering community connections. The event took place at the Buker Community Center and featured performances by Maine Arts Academy students. The Blessings Dinner celebrated cultural diversity, offering a feast that showcased […]
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Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest offers joy, more Dec. 1-3
Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest 2023 is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Saturday, Dec. 1-3. New this year is a Santa’s Workshop for families, a Christmas Cookie Challenge for bakers, a wreath-making demonstration, and workshops for holiday decoration making, according to a news release from Lucia Droby for Marketfest. Familiar features return, such […]
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‘Miracle on 34th Street’ is a Thanksgiving 1947 gift
George Seaton’s “Miracle on 34th Street” is a miracle on its own, and we’re talking about it today because this is Thanksgiving Day’s special review, as there will be no newspaper on Thanksgiving. Here, at the end of November, when hundreds of Christmas movies are opening or streaming on our living room screens as turkey […]
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American Mothers Inc. chapter names 10 Maine nominees
The Maine Chapter of American Mothers Inc. has named 10 Maine mothers, from all walks of life, nominated from throughout the state by family members, friends and colleagues to receive special honor and recognition, for their commitment and dedication to their families, homes, local communities and beyond. This year’s nominees include Jacqueline Doucette of Sidney, […]