S. Fernald’s Country Store is back in Damariscotta – much to the joy of loyal locals and those lucky out-of-towners who happen across it.
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Movie Preview: Director of dark Oscar winner turns toward the light
LOS ANGELES – Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck spent five years making his first film, “The Lives of Others,” a dark, independently financed, German-language political thriller with no instantly recognizable stars that he wrote, directed and produced and went on to win the foreign film Oscar. For his follow-up, he chose “The Tourist,” a romantic caper […]
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Off Beat: Don’t let winter bring you down. Mush, you huskies!
Nobody wants to succumb to psychotropic drug abuse, season-long hibernations or unrestrained weather-related hostility. But such are the options for folks who don’t prepare a proper arsenal against the personality-altering effects of a New England winter. The impending season can ice our spirits and bury our good natures under a half-ton of ash-colored slush. Or […]
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Art and Theater: Hot Ticket and Cheap Thrill
• HOT TICKET Early music concerts to mark the season THE ST. MARY SCHOLA, an ensemble of 12 singers accompanied by violins, cello and harpsichord, will present “Nowell Sing We” throughout the region. The concert of seasonal early music features medieval English carols, Spanish cantigas, the famous organum “Viderunt” by Perotin, a Corelli Church sonata […]
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Et Cetera Listings
• BENEFITS TODAY Festival of Trees, decorated trees, activities, displays and entertainment; benefits local organizations. Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, Westbrook. Free. 854-9157. 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today (Canal/Congin School Chorus at 7 p.m.); 10 a.m. to noon, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (Tips for Charity luncheon at […]
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Dining and Drink: Hot Ticket and Cheap Thrill
• HOT TICKET Fine fare and spirits at weekend benefit PULL AN Adirondack chair up to a fire pit overlooking the river. Grab some hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants like Alisson’s and Duffy’s and a cocktail from the ice bar, and you’re all set to kick off winter at the Nonantum Resort’s Fire and Ice Bar. […]
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Face the Music: Forgo the maple syrup – gifts of music are just as sweet
Now is as good a time as any to give my annual pitch on what a terrific gift local music makes. Skip the blueberry preserves and the lobster accessories, and give people a lasting piece of Maine — and the chance to be turned on to some incredible music. Head to the local music section […]
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Got Tix?
Concerts and shows currently on sale: The latest On sale 10 a.m. Saturday — Taylor Swift, 6 p.m. June 26, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass. (June 25 show already on sale). $50.50 to $99.50. www.ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000 On sale 10 a.m. Saturday — New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys, 7:30 p.m. June 4, TD […]
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Hiatus over, Cole gets back to the business of music
Paula Cole is back with a compelling new record, “Ithaca.” Her last album was 2007’s “Courage,” but she hasn’t been in the national spotlight since 1996’s “This Fire,” home to the hits “Me,” “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone” and “I Don’t Want to Wait.” In 1999 came “Amen.” Then Cole took a long hiatus […]