Rachel and Kemp Anderson from South China were among 200 paddlers with a purpose on the Kennebec River in Solon on June 3. The 27th annual Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp raised $90,000 for Maine kids and adults with disabilities to have the experience of a lifetime at camp this summer. Adult overnight […]
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‘Ticket to Paradise’ actors made film for the money
Before you buy your “Ticket to Paradise,” did you know that Bali, the “ideal” vacation spot that was the location for George Clooney and Julia Roberts’s movie “Ticket to Paradise,” is the home of 500 different varieties of spiders, some of which have eight eyes and 15-centimeter legs? You didn’t? Did you know that today, […]
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Winthrop society to host talk about rug braiding July 13
Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host a talk about braiding rugs by Nancy Penniman Young from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Young, who has been braiding rugs for more than 65 years, splits her time between Pennsylvania and Maine. Along with her husband, she […]
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Miles for Mills Memorial Day Weekend 5K raises $160K
The 12th annual Travis Mills Foundation Miles for Mills Memorial Day Weekend 5K, presented by New Balance Foundation, drew more than 1,300 registrants and raised $160,000 for the Travis Mills Foundation. The event was held May 28 at Brunswick Landing, the former Brunswick Naval Air Station. Eight post-9/11 recalibrated veteran families attending the Travis Mills […]
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Joanna Connor — queen of blues rock guitar
Chicago artist, together with her backing band of musicians, to perform July 16 during North Atlantic Blues Festival.
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Waterville Rocks concerts start July 7
Waterville Opera House recently announced the eighth consecutive year of Waterville Rocks, a series of four free family friendly outdoor concerts with music ranging from folk and Americana to rock and soul. This year’s lineup will include The Weight Band with Chris Ross, Dustbowl Revival, Will Evans Trio, and Griffin William Sherry, all at downtown […]
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Concerts at Norcross Point planned on Sundays
Free concerts at Norcross Point are set for 2-4 p.m. Sundays at the gazebo by boat landing off Bowdoin Street in Winthrop. LQH with Evan Haine will kick things off on July 9, The High Spirits with Anna Patterson will perform July 16, Lynn Deeves, Trina Hamlin and Colleen Sexton are set for July 23, […]
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Dresden Summerfest set for July 9
DRESDEN — The grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House at 23 Court House Road will be filled with the sounds of a summer day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 9. This annual free event features horse and wagon rides, goat petting, music by Halfmoon Jug Band, face painting, fanciful balloons, food […]
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Augusta hospital nominated to win most beautiful hospital award
MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta is one of 50 hospitals nationwide nominated in an America’s Most Beautiful Hospital contest. The center was voted for its edifice built in 2013. The 198-bed acute care hospital campus was designed by frontline and senior leadership. The center is surrounded by natural foliage and rolling hills, and is home […]
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Monmouth Theater announces Season 54: Brave New Worlds
Theater at Monmouth recently announced its Season 54 lineup for Brave New Worlds set for July 1 – Aug. 13 (with possible extension through Aug. 20), At the Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. From the Divine Right of Kings to the awkward banter of young love, Theater at Monmouth’s 54th season explores […]