NEW GLOUCESTER — Alice James Books, an independent poetry publisher, has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $45,000. The NEA will award 958 Grants for Arts Projects awards totaling more than $27.1 million, announced as part of its first round of fiscal year 2024 […]
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Los Angeles comedian Peter Sers on stage two nights in Auburn
Comedian Peter Sers, a Los Angeles based comedian touring with his infectious energy and likeable stage persona throughout the country, will host a showcase of New England comics featuring Mo Awale and Liam Hales at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, at The Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Then on Saturday, Feb. 10, Sers […]
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‘Unseen Hands’ exhibit opens at Maine MILL
“Unseen Hands: The Hidden Elements of Labor,” a new exhibit about unseen labor, will open on Feb 8 at The Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor (Maine MILL) in Lewiston. The show expands the story of people working in Maine, and the story of their work — seen and unseen. It organizes such work […]
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‘Bandstand to Billboard’ concert back on stage at CLT
The popular “Bandstand to Billboard” concert – featuring song favorites from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s – is back with three performances at Community Little Theatre in Auburn. The three performances will be held starting at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 and 10; and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 11. The repertoire includes major hit […]
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Maine premier of ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning’ presented Mad Horse Theatre Company in South Portland
Mad Horse Theatre presents “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” by Will Arbery from Feb. 8 through March 3 at 24 Mosher St. in South Portland. Shows will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 and March 3; and 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 and 25. On a […]
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A Mediterranean theatrical dance performance to benefit Franco Center
A Mystical Journey of the Magic Lantern and the Quest of the Golden Veils, A Theatrical Dance Performance by Imari & the Sahara Desert Dancers is coming to the Franco Center for a fundraising performance to benefit the Franco Center at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. A snow date is planned for 1 p.m. Sunday, […]
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Androscoggin River Watershed Council to host climate change workshop Feb. 12
To take a look at some of the data and impacts of climate change and consider what people can do to build resilience, the Androscoggin River Watershed Council is hosting a Zoom workshop presented by the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy in Norway. The workshop is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12. To register […]
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Community dinner, contra dance set for Norway Feb. 16
NORWAY — The Alan Day Community Garden, Fare Share Food Coop and Western Foothills Land Trust invite community members to a dinner and contra dance. Scheduled for 4-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, this gathering is a tribute to the late Mellie Dunham, a cherished native Norway fiddle player and snowshoe maker, according to a news […]
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SeniorsPlus receive $500K grant to enhance care coordination services
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus was recently awarded a $500,000 grant through the Office of Aging and Disability Services, which has partnered with the National Disability Institute for the project. The project is designed to enhance care coordination services to Section 19 waiver members with assistive technology needs. Services include a comprehensive assistive technology assessment, and — […]
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Western Foothills Land Trust to host Norway Snowshoe Festival Feb. 17
The Western Foothills Land Trust is set to kick off the Norway Winter Carnival week Saturday, Feb. 17, with the 14th annual Norway Snowshoe Festival. Featuring a variety of races, activities for all ages, and the first-ever Norway Chili Contest, the festivities will unfold at Roberts Farm Preserve at 58 Roberts Road. Recognized in 2012 […]