Modern Woodmen of America members in Oakland recently came together to donate emergency blankets. The project, which took place Nov. 1 at Oakland Fire Department, will benefit the Oakland area community whereby these blankets will be utilized by First Responders to comfort those in need after responding to a call for emergency services. “We’re so […]
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Ward Hayden & the Outliers plan Stone Mountain Arts Center concert
Ward Hayden & the Outliers plan to perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. The band was formed as a way to break from the music so commonly found on popular radio airwaves. Hayden’s foray into country music and early rock ‘n’ roll began with a fateful […]
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Skowhegan club donates books to local agencies
To help raise awareness and assist local agencies during October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Skowhegan Woman’s Club donated books to two local agencies. On Oct. 25, SWC Secretary Sharon Adams and SWC Board of Directors’ Member Vi Ferland delivered the two collections of five books each to Kennebec […]
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OFF RADAR: ‘Grackledom: Poetry/Prints/Penpets Drawings’
Leslie Moore, of Belfast, seems to be building up something of a following for her poetry and printmaking work, and her new book, “Grackledom,” is likely to further expand her community of readers.
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‘What Happens Later’ a magical, quirky, lovable story
“What Happens Later”… A ghost story? This is what the promo of “What Happens Later,” Meg Ryan’s new film, tells us. Now remember, “What Happens Later” was originally a two character stage play, “Shooting Star,” by Steven Dietz. Two ex-lovers, Bill (David Duchovny) and Willa (Meg Ryan) get snowed in at a regional airport overnight. […]
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Wayne’s Brad Hooper deserves a listen and your attention
Today’s artist is one I “discovered” at the Fryeburg Fair back in October. I was sitting waiting for my daughter and her aunt to come out of a yarn shop when I heard some fine picking and singing going on around a corner, so I got up to check it out. There were two people […]
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Camden library to host hybrid talk about about Ecopsychology Nov. 7
The Camden Public Library welcomes Amory Wilcox for an introduction to the exciting and interdisciplinary field of ecopsychology at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the Picker Room and on Zoom. Wilcox will guide the audience through sensory exercises and contemplative questions that touch on education, healthcare, and food systems. Learn about the applications […]
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Damariscotta library to host talk about domestic abuse Nov. 7
DAMARISCOTTA — Finding Our Voices, the grassroots nonprofit breaking the silence of domestic abuse in Maine, invites the public to attend a free event amplifying the voices of Maine survivors of domestic abuse. The event is set for 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St. This is […]
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UMaine Farmington provides students with new safety app
The ‘Friend Walk’ feature lets students have a friend follow them to their destination virtually.
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Reprise Choral Ensemble to present fall concert
Reprise Choral Ensemble plans to present its fall concert, “Planets, Stars and Airs of Space,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at Green Street United Methodist Church, 13 Green St. in Augusta. Directed by Mary Elisabeth Rector, singers hail from three counties in central Maine. The concert title comes from a J.S. Bach chorale and […]