I came to like the young Jonah Hill when he was the “6 year kid” on Saturday Night Live. It was a hilarious bit and SNL repeated it, to my delight, many times. Then young Hill went sideways and off the Pacific Coast highway of showbiz. “21 Jump Street” and “22 Jump Street” and the […]
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Cory Wong talks about big band, jazz/funk fusion, upcoming Portland concert
Guitarist, songwriter’s East Coast/West Coast tour to include Maine debut.
Himalayan Mystic speaks about inner peace in Augusta
An opportunity to engage and ask questions of Enlightened Master Swami Gupta about Inner Peace occurred Jan. 27 at the Michael Klahr Center in Augusta. Approximately 35 people attended the session. Swamiji spoke about his spiritual journey, which began in the Himalayas and brought him to the United States. He is originally from South East […]
On a Winter’s Night concert planned at Strand Theatre
On a Winter’s Night featuring Cliff Eberhardt, John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky, and Patty Larkin is set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., in Rockland. The Reunion Tour of these veteran singer-songwriters who have remained among the brightest stars of the folk and Americana singer/songwriter movement for the past three decades. […]
Peking Acrobats featuring the Shanghai Circus plan Waterville show
Peking Acrobats featuring the Shanghai Circus will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville. The amalgamation of The Peking Acrobats and The Shanghai Circus offers more than a glimpse into the traditions of the Orient. It consists of sensational Chinese acrobatics, comedy, balancing feats and more. A […]
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: Books for adults and the kids
A fast-paced tale of mayhem, and stories about the miracle of literacy and taking time to notice what’s around you
Madison auxiliary raises over $2K for local food pantries
The turkey pie sales were so popular last year, members of the American Legion Auxiliary Tardiff-Belanger Unit #39, Madison, decided to sell them again, according to a news release from Harriet Bryant with the auxiliary. Members of American Legion Auxiliary Tardiff-Belanger Unit No. 39, Madison, recently made and sold 162 turkey pies, with the proceeds […]
Monmouth youth program to present musical at theater Feb. 17-19
MONMOUTH — Cumston Hall plans to stowaway to the Caribbean when MCPKids! presents its production of “Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS” at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17-19, at 796 Main St. The family friendly musical follows the adventures of Jack and Annie, a brother and sister who […]
‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ is a brutally good movie, J.P. Devine writes
The German film earned nine Oscar nominations, including for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Cinematography.
St. Albans program helps individuals find employment path
SAINT ALBANS — Several individuals from SKILLS’ community support programs recently participated in an eight-week long Job Club to help find their path to employment. “At SKILLS, we’re committed to helping people reach their full potential and live as independently as possible. Providing career support is one way we do this, and Job Club has […]