Mt. Blue Middle School Principal James Black said this center, funded by the Bjorn Foundation can help provide opportunities for alternative forms of learning, prevent drop-out, engage students in their overall academics and prepare them for high school.
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Wilton-area Certified Forest Therapist Guide seeks to reconnect people with nature
For a fee, Kandi Karkos offers guided walks lasting two to three hours that will reconnect participants with nature while providing numerous health benefits.
James Caan, Oscar nominee for ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 82
James Caan, the curly-haired tough guy known to movie fans as the hotheaded Sonny Corleone of “The Godfather” and to television audiences as the dying football player in the classic weeper “Brian’s Song” and the casino boss in “Las Vegas,” has died
Back Woods Road to play at Music for Mavis series
Back Woods Road will perform in the Music for Mavis series from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, at the gazebo in Turner. They are an energetic acoustic band known for tight harmonies, hard driving lead solos, and crowd-pleasing diversified choice of music and arrangements. Members are Rich Bernier (dobro, guitar, and vocals); Jane Bernier […]
Lovell Speaker Series welcomes Voice of America journalist Libo Liu
An in-person discussion with Libo Liu, “What is happening in Hong Kong and why it matters to us,” is the next presentation in the Hobbs Library Speaker Series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, at Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell. The late Chinese paramount leader Deng Xiaoping had promised the British rulers that […]
Mother and daughter settle lawsuit against Maine State Police
Brittany and Kimberley Irish received a $500,000 payment from the state after dropping a lawsuit that accused Maine State Police of failing to respond to warnings and protect them from a deadly rampage in 2015.
Maine sees the future of power transmission, and it won’t always include big new lines
Big batteries and efficiency are chosen as an alternative to a new Brunswick-Topsham power line, thanks to a new law that pushes utilities to explore new ways to assure reliability.
Al Hospers & the Valley Horns with Kemp Harris bring funk to Denmark Arts Center
Kemp Harris is an acclaimed singer/songwriter/performer
Beguilement and identity theft rampant in Theater at Monmouth’s production of Moliere’s ‘Amphitryon’
“Amphitryon,” adapted by Molière, is presented as part of the “It’s Greek (and Roman) to ME!” season at Theater at Monmouth with performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, and continuing through Friday, Aug. 19, including matinee and evening performances on both weekdays and weekends.. “Amphitryon” is an uproarious comedy about seduction, confusion, and stolen […]
‘Surroundings’ exhibit opens at Maine Art Gallery
Artists Liz Hoag, Justine Lasdin-Springer, Lin Lisberger, and Paige Taylor are featured in Maine Art Gallery’s upcoming show, “Surroundings.” An opening reception will be held at the gallery from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, and the exhibit will be on display through Aug. 18. The exhibit examines how they artists express not only the […]