AUGUSTA — In 1981, the Maine State Legislature proclaimed the last Saturday in June to be designated R.B. Hall Day. The governor annually issues a proclamation inviting community bands across the state to observe this day to honor Maine’s own R.B. Hall, an internationally recognized composer of marches who was also an accomplished conductor and […]

Events run through July 4

SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Country Sunday lineup noon-1:30 p.m., Dime Store Heroes 2-3:30 p.m., Bad Cider 4-5:30 p.m., Firewater Creek 6-7:30 p.m., Dyer Neck Gang 7:30-9 p.m., Bad Penny MONDAY, JULY 1 12 p.m.-9 p.m. Golden Afternoon — Bean Supper 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m., LeFamille Leblanc Band — French 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Bob Scovil and The Intruders […]

 FAIRFIELD — The following festivities are planned for Fairfield’s 225th anniversary celebration: Today 5-9 p.m., Water Street Carnival Friday 5-9 p.m., Water Street Carnival 6-8 p.m., concert at Monument Park  8:30-10:30 p.m., Star gazing at Mill Island Park (sky permitting) Saturday 7-8:30 a.m., 5K run/walk beginning at the Community Center 7-8:30 a.m., Pancake breakfast at […]

Celebrate America’s Independence at Old Fort Western

WATERVILLE “The Secret of Comedy” by Michael Kimball Directed by Jeralyn Shattuck “The Secret of Comedy” finds mother and daughter, Emily and Carey Petrocelli, polishing their comedy routine against their best straight man, husband and father, Dave Petrocelli. When Dave wins the lottery it should be a happy day, but all the money in the […]

“Maine Icons and Special Places, II” Exhibition