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Maine author’s book about Olympic training camp at Bowdoin released
“Olympians in Vacationland,” a new book written by Maine author D. Todd Coffin marking the 50th anniversary of the legendary Olympic training camp held at Bowdoin College in 1972, has been released by Midcoast Publishing. “Olympians in Vacationland” shares an intimate view of America’s best in action — Frank Shorter, Steve Prefontaine, Dave Wottle, Rod […]
Authors will discuss their latest books as well as history and art in presentation
Award-winning author Irene M. Drago and award-winning writer and editor Bob Keyes will discuss the histories, romances, and legends that inspired their latest books, “Lavinia Wren and the Sailmakers” and “The Isolation Artist — Scandal, Deception, and the Last Days of Robert Indiana,” at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, at Mockingbird Bookshop in Bath. […]
Live music at Mixers this weekend
Aliens in Public brings rock coves to the stage from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. They cover bands such as STP, Nirvana, The Beastie Boys, Collective Soul, Seether, Bush, Billy Idol, 7 Mary 3, and Godsmack. The on Saturday, Oct. 15, five-piece country cover band FireBall […]
Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% next year
Millions of Social Security recipients to get a 8.7% boost in benefits in 2023, a historic increase fueled by inflation.
Monmouth Community Players returns to the graveyard with ‘Tales from Monmouth, Maine’
“Tales From Monmouth, Maine” is the third annual Fall production presented by Monmouth Community Players from Oct. 21-23 in the Monmouth Cemetery. The script for the show is adapted from “Beneath This Ground” by Dr. Larry Buggie, with original monologues written by MCP board member Jane Mitchell. In his book, Buggie brings to life the […]
Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-all
Manny Machado homered early and added an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and Jurickson Profar singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth.
Sitar music featured at Oasis of Music
American sitarist David Pontbriand will perform at the Oasis of Music from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 19, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. Pontbriand began his journey with the sitar in 1973. His story is an exception to the rule, in that he is entirely self-taught. He is driven by an intuitive and emotive approach […]
