NorthStar EMS plans to do a “stretcher push” on Sunday, May 21, from its Sugarloaf base in Carrabassett Valley to Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, in order to bring awareness to the mental health struggles of first responders during National Mental Health Awareness Month and National EMS Week. The stretcher push event consists of a […]
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GoldenOak’s Zak and Lena Kendall talk about second full-length album
Musicians to perform back-to-back concerts May 26 and 27 in Portland, and group announces festival in Farmington for Sept. 1 and 2.
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Norridgewock library to host Skowhegan artist’s works starting May 20
Iver Lofving of Skowhegan, an artist and former School Administrative District 54 teacher, plans to display his paintings at the Norridgewock Library from Saturday, May 20 through Saturday, July 15. “Central Maine: Then and Now — an Art Show” can be seen at the 40 Mercer Rd. library during open hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10 […]
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Recycled Shakespeare Company to stage ‘Merry Wives of Windsor’
The Recycled Shakespeare Company plans to stage Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor” through Sunday, May 21. Performances are set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 19, at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 36 Cool St. in Waterville; 7 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. in Augusta; and a […]
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SNAPSHOT: Hallowell Fire Department holds engine dedication ceremony
Firefighters from Hallowell Fire Department pushed in the new Engine 4 during a May 6 ceremony. The vehicle replaces a 36-year-old engine. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Gaslight Theater plans auditions for ‘The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon’
The Gaslight Theater is scheduled to hold auditions for Don Zolidis’ “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” at 6:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, May 21 and 22, at Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop St. The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are turned on their heads in this fast-paced, rollicking ride, as two narrators and several […]
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Lakewood announces 2023 season lineup
Lakewood Theater announces its lineup for the 2023 season. “Final Appearance” will open the season on May 25 at 76 Theater Road in Madison. Performances are set for 8 p.m. May 25-27 and June 1-3 4 p.m. May 28, and 2 and 7 p.m. May 31. When actors Anthony and Rebecca discover they are ghosts […]
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Webelos Cub Scouts from Oakland’s Pack 454 earn Arrow of Light
Five Webelos Cub Scouts from Pack 454 in Oakland completed all requirements for the Arrow of Light, the highest award a youth can earn in Cub Scouting, before crossing over into their new Scout Troops. The ceremony, complete with a bridge to symbolically cross over, was held May 1 at Snow Pond Center for the […]
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Pine Tree Camp open house set for May 20
ROME — Pine Tree Camp’s summer overnight week-long camp sessions and summer day programming return to full capacity this June, bringing Maine children and adults with disabilities back to camp for friendship, fun and freedom to explore. Parents, caregivers and families are invited to an open house scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, […]
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Death by Chocolate Marshmallow Pie’ and ‘This is Homeschooling’
An exciting web of suspense and mystery, and an interesting look at the forms of homeschooling that developed in recent years