Thank you for that Larry, and thanks for the many bright moments you managed to give us, J.P. Devine writes.
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Auburn Community Concert Band ready to start 43rd season
The Auburn Community Concert Band, under the direction of Milt Simon, will kick off its annual summer series of weekly outdoor evening concerts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, at Festival Plaza in downtown Auburn. This year marks the organization’s 43rd anniversary. Founded by director Milt Simon in the Fall of 1981, the group […]
Rangeley Community Chorus seeking new members
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is regrowing the Rangeley Community Chorus and is welcoming new members. All are welcome to join from teens to senior citizens. People interested do not need to live in Rangeley to be a member, all that is required is a love for singing and the ability to attend most […]
Johnson Hall Opera House presents ‘Concert for Robin’ to honor local musician
An afternoon fundraiser and celebration of Robin Worthley’s life with Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations along with Remarks, Bob Rasero and the Renovators, and The Laura Hudson Project will be presented beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner. Our talented friend and partner in crime for […]
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival coming to Litchfield Fairgrounds
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival is celebrating our 60th festival at the Litchfield Fairgrounds from June 20-23 — with early bird camping starting June 14. Bring your lawn chairs and come have a great time. An extra-large tent is ready for rain or shine cover. The festival location has that “Welcome Home” country atmosphere. The festival […]
On Music: Collective Soul celebrating 30 years together, new double album, tour with Hootie & The Blowfish
Since 1994 I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with Will Turpin, bassist and backing vocalist, with the Georgia-based, five-piece band Collective Soul. But 2024 is a special year for this group in that it marks their 30th year together as well as their latest album (a double one, in fact) “Here To Eternity,” which came […]
Maine Art Gallery plans exhibits
The Maine Art Gallery will host “Drawn to Maine: Contemporary Drawing and Printmaking” from June 13 through July 21, on the second floor of the gallery located at 15 Warren St. in Wiscasset. The first floor will feature works by artists who have been involved in MAG’s plein air event, Paint it! Wiscasset. Artists participating […]
‘4:05 a Nocturnal Comedy’ planned at Lakewood Theater
“4:05 a Nocturnal Comedy” by Ken Levine will be staged at Lakewood Theater at 76 Theater Road in Madison. Performances are set for 2 and 7 p.m. June 12 and 8 p.m. June 13, 14 and 15. Multiple characters are all awake at 4:05 one morning for different reasons — insomnia, sex, crying baby, ominous […]
Movie Review: Can’t miss ‘The Judge’ with this cast, J.P. Devine writes
The big surprise here is the performance of his co-star, Robert Duvall, who was nominated for an Oscar, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award for his role as a tough but beloved local judge.
Poland Spring Preservation Society announces lineup for Annual Sunset Concert Series
The Poland Spring Preservation Society presents the lineup for the 2024 Annual Sunset Concert Series. The concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Chairs are available, but feel free to bring your own. Poland Spring Bottling Company will provide complimentary water. There will also be food and drinks for sale. Admission for each concert […]