High school students from across the state gathered for an overnight information technology and innovation competition, the Thomas Cup, the weekend of March 31-April 1 at Thomas College in Waterville. The winners of this year’s event were “The Fellas,” composed of Parker Demelia, Samuel Tjalsma, Ben Cushman, Joseph Elliott and Isaac Young from Poland Regional […]
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Children’s Discovery Museum to present the Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers
The Stage at the Children’s Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway in Waterville, will present the Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22. Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers is a puppetry troupe is based in Bar Harbor and comprised of three siblings, brothers Erik and Brian Torbeck and sister Robin (Torbeck) Erlandsen. Founded in 2000, the […]
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Recycled Shakespeare Company plans April 22 Bard’s Birthday Bash
WATERVILE — Recycled Shakespeare Company is planning a big party for its 10th annual Bard’s Birthday Bash on Saturday, April 22. The event begins with the Sonnet Stroll through downtown Waterville. Costumed members of RSC and anyone who wants to join them will gather at Camden National Bank, 150 Main. St., at 9 a.m. to […]
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Earth Day dance to take place along Kennebec River
To celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, the public can attend and/or participate in one or more outdoor dance performances on the banks of the Kennebec River. The free intergenerational dance performance of “Marigolds Downriver” by the Spiral Dance Collective involves three individual sections, each performed at a different location along the Kennebec River […]
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Speak to the Winds’ and ‘Murder on the Class Trip’
The sixth of Ruth Moore’s masterful novels about Maine, and the third book in Lee Hollis’ ‘Maya and Sandra Mysteries’ series
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Pipeline film genuine heart-grabbing, chiller-thriller, writes J.P. Devine
Even as I sat at my keyboard, watching this film, I felt nervous about putting this title online. I still do. “How To Blow Up a Pipeline” is a heavily provocative title, and anywhere in the world, it’s a dangerous six-word introduction to put on paper. I was quick to add “The Movie,” so that […]
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Waterville music students travel to New York City
From March 31-April 2, 86 students from Waterville Senior High School traveled to New York City to participate in the Worldstrides Heritage Music Festival. Two thousand students participated in the festival from around the country, performing music in Riverside Church and listening to feedback from professional musicians. Six groups from Waterville performed, including Modern Rock […]
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Alissa Wolf of Stillhouse Junkies says trio has incredible music chemistry
The band is excited to return to Portland for April 19 show.
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Kennebec Historical Society to cover ‘Disaster at Bar Harbor Ferry‘ April 19
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society’s April presentation, covering Mac Smith’s book “Disaster at Bar Harbor Ferry,” is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Augusta City Center, 16 Cony St. In an era when the only means of travel to the new, glamorous and growing resort of Bar Harbor was through a […]
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Wiscasset gallery to host exhibit by local students April 15-30
A reception to honor the student artists will be held April 14.