BY OLINE H. COGDILL Sun Sentinel FUN HOUSE By Chris Grabenstein Pegasus Crime ($25) The Jersey Shore — not the TV show — often becomes a mecca for summer tourists. But for Iraqi War veteran John Ceepak, the resort town of Sea Haven, N.J., is where he lives and what he protects as one of […]
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BOOKS: Most people don’t realize libraries lend e-books
ST. LOUIS – Most U.S. libraries lend e-books, but that’s news to the general public: Only 22 percent realize the fast-growing digital format is available for free, according to a new survey. And even fewer — 12 percent of e-book readers-have borrowed an e-book from the library in the past year, according to a poll released Friday by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project.
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Antique tractor and engine show at the Boothbay Railway Village
BOOTHBAY — The Boothbay Railway Village will host the Maine Antique Power Association and the Maine Antique Tractor Club Saturday, June 30. These organizations are dedicated to preserving unique and important mechanical labor-saving devices.
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Independence Day celebrations
Many Fouth of July events are celebrated throughout the holiday week. Be sure to check the event date.
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New England Music Camp plans concerts
SIDNEY — The New England Music Camp, 8 Goldenrod Lane, has planned the following summer concerts:
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Art talk and exhibitto benefit Belgrade center
BELGRADE LAKES — Waterville artist Matthew Russ will be featured in an exhibit and artist’s talk to benefit the Maine Lakes Resource Center on Main Street. The art will be on exhibit July 1-22 at the center, the talk and reception will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 8.
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Winslow’s Battle of the Bands July 1
WINSLOW — Battle of the Bands at Fort Halifax Park will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 1, at Fort Halifax Park.
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Skowhegan readies for Friday Art Walk
SKOWHEGAN — Wesserunsett Arts Council will sponsor a downtown Art Walk at 4-8 p.m. June 29. Maps are available at participating sites and at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Taste of Greater Waterville planned
WATERVILLE — The 20th annual Taste of Greater Waterville will take place from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1.
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Hallowell blends music, art, wellness
HALLOWELL — The fifth annual Riverfront Festival and Hallowellness day will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 1 on Hallowell’s Riverfront, Water St. The event is a celebration of a healthy, active and creative life along the banks of the Kennebec River.