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From the Editor: GO Fourth and celebrate all weekend long

by ROD HARMON June 30, 2011

Welcome to the second annual Big Freakin’ July 4 edition of GO. Inside this issue, you’ll find plenty of activities to enjoy the Independence Day holiday in Maine, from fireworks and parades to free outdoor concerts, patriotic films and quirky art exhibits. You’ll even finds tips on preparing lobster on the grill for your family […]

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Movies: Acting on our ideals

by DENNIS PERKINS June 30, 2011

Favorite patriotic films make us feel what’s great about America.

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Making Noise: Christian Cuff returns home after playing around overseas

by MIKE OLCOTT June 30, 2011

He’ll bring his authentic, road-weary laments to One Longfellow Square Saturday.

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Free and easy concert season begins

by Ray Routhier June 30, 2011

It won’t cost you to take in musical stars and up-and-comers in the parks and squares of Portland and Freeport.

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In Round Pond, the tradition is wacky

by Aimsel Ponti June 30, 2011

So you think you know what a Fourth of July parade is supposed to look like? Think again. The little midcoast fishing village of Round Pound marches to the beat of its own drummer with an annual you-have-to-see-it-to-believe-it spectacle. This year marks the 26th for the mad-cap parade that may have started small but these […]

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Hot Tickets and Cheap Thrills, June 30, 2011

June 30, 2011

HOT TICKETS Happy 4th from Sanford troupe KICK OFF Independence Day weekend with a salute to the Grand Old Flag at Sanford Maine Stage’s “Red, White & Blue” variety show. WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday WHERE: Sanford Maine Stage, 1 Hilltop Lane, Springvale HOW MUCH: $10 INFO: sanfordmainestage.com J. Geils hasn’t shaken the blues J. GEILS is […]