The Vienna Union Hall plans to host the Porch Party Mamas at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at the hall located at 5 Vienna Mountain Road in the village. Inspired by playing and singing each others songs at their own “porch parties,” these established Boston-area musicians and singer/songwriters decided to combine their individual talents and […]
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Association to host Preservation Party in Dresden Sept. 10
Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual dinner and auction, Preservation Party, is set for Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Pownalborough Court House, 23 Court House Road in Dresden. Cocktails begin at 4 p.m. with appetizers and music by jazz guitarists Neil Lamb and David Lawlor. After the catered three-course Italian dinner, auctioneer Kaja Veilleux of Thomaston […]
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Open Book Players to hold children’s program auditions in Wales Aug. 27
‘Frantick Frogs and Other Frankly Fractured Folktales’ will be presented Sept. 29 and Oct. 1.
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Socks in the Frying Pan concert planned for Boothbay Harbor
Award-winning Irish trio Socks in the Frying Pan plat to perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Road. The band is an award-winning trio from County Clare, the universal hub of Irish traditional music. Formed in 2014, this trio comprises Aodán Coyne on guitar and vocals, Shane […]
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Inn to host Damariscotta Open Mic fundraiser Aug. 26
Damariscotta Open Mic is scheduled from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, to showcase a diverse mix of music and verse in the Long Barn at Inn Along the Way’s, Chapman Farm, 741 Main St. Artist performances, Inn tours and hay field walks are all part of the ambiance at this by-donation open mic fundraiser in […]
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Farmington church to raffle off 2 quilts
All proceeds will support the church’s community service, outreach and youth programs.
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‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3 incredibly better
We’re back with season 3 of “Only Murders in the Building,” the hugely popular American mystery comedy-drama television series created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. It may eventually turn out to be the “Barbie” of TV. Maybe it’s just climate change, but it’s incredibly better. If you’re joined at the hip with the millions […]
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Skowhegan Falls History Walk to celebrate of Skowhegan’s bicentennial
In celebration of Skowhegan’s bicentennial, local historian Melvin Burnham plans to lead a history walk at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Skowhegan Falls. This history walk — which begins at the Benedict Arnold Park behind the Federated Church on Island Avenue, Skowhegan — offers participants in-depth information with vintage images that illustrate what role […]
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United Way of Kennebec Valley raises over $21K at golf scramble
MANCHESTER — The 53rd annual United Way of Kennebec Valley Golf Scramble, held Aug. 7 at the Augusta Country Club, raised $21,883 to support community programming — nearly a $2,000 increase over last year. Proceeds will support United Way of Kennebec Valley’s annual fundraising campaign, which funds 58 nonprofit and school-based programs across Kennebec County, […]
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Maia Sharp shares craft of creating songs
Singer/songwriter to take Portland stage Aug. 26.