Folk duo Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards plan to perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, 235 Main St. in Farmington. Little by little, those who attend will get to know Mandeville and Richards through their unmistakable vocal harmonies, poetic lyrics and down-to-earth personae. They are a married […]
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Readfield society plans opening day May 27
Relief Savage Gordon, portrayed by her fourth great-granddaughter Dale Potter-Clark, will give a special program.
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SNAPSHOT: Skowhegan walking tour visits Hope Gardens
Redington-Fairview General Hospital partnered with local leaders and offered a walking tour May 5, visiting some of Skowhegan’s Hope Gardens. Hope Gardens are part of the Yellow Tulip Project to help raise awareness of mental illness and promote the effort to reduce stigma and spread hope. The effort also aims to build community around mental […]
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Girl Scouts of Maine awards $19K in scholarships in Oakland
Girl Scouts of Maine hosted nearly 200 guests at the organization’s annual celebration May 13 at Messalonskee Performing Arts in Oakland, honoring Girl Scouts, and volunteers for their noteworthy achievements. Each spring, the event recognizes Silver and Gold Award Girl Scouts, graduating ambassadors, scholarship awardees and exceptional volunteers. Highest awards are given to girls who […]
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Sandy River Music Festival lineup announced
The second annual Sandy River Music Festival kicks off May 27 and 28 at the Narrow Gauge Amphitheater at 123 Narrow Gauge Square in Farmington. The Memorial Day weekend festival launches the 2023 season for the Whistlestop Concert Series. This second annual event is a weekend of live rock, folk, bluegrass music and camping under […]
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Central Mainers attend Scout Day at Fenway
Hundreds of Scouts from all over New England made their way April 30 to Fenway Park in Boston, including some from central Maine, for Scout Day with the Boston Red Sox. The Yawkey Way sluggers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-1. “We eat, sleep and breathe baseball in this family, so it was a fantastic opportunity […]
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Pittsfield institute to present ballet performance May 26, 27
PITTSFIELD – Bossov Ballet Theatre at Maine Central Institute is set to present “Within a Tear” at 7 p.m. Friday, May 26 and at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27, in the institute’s Parks Gym at 295 Main St. “Within a Tear” is a moving ballet performance that delves into the depths of human emotion and the […]
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‘The Half of It’ a lovely, romantic film, writes Devine
How about this? Edmond Rostand’s perfect love story “Cyrano de Bergerac” on cellphones? “The Half of It” is a lovely, romantic film with a perfect cast and magical writing by filmmaker Alice Wu, who directs from her own screenplay. We first meet Ellie as she pedals furiously down a small town road. Ellie is a […]
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Somerville farm to host Hug a Baby Goat event May 21
SOMERVILLE — Pumpkin Vine Family Farm at 217 Hewett Road plans to reopen its barn doors to the public for a chance to meet its new arrivals from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21, during a Hug a Furry Baby event. The farm had 78 baby goats, better known as “kids,” born in […]
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Vassalboro academy graduates 13 game wardens
VASSALBORO — Thirteen new game wardens graduated May 9 from the Advanced Warden School at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. These wardens are headed into the field, and have been assigned districts throughout the state. Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso was one of the featured speakers at the graduation. Others were […]