Old Orchard Beach sure has changed. I admit it, like many Mainers who don’t live in that area, I tend to steer clear of OOB in the summer. But after visiting recently, I can tell you there’s been a revival of sorts down there, and you should check it out for yourself. If you haven’t […]

Local watering holes seem to think the lure of inexpensive booze is all it takes to get women in the door. Take an average weekday, mix up some $5 drinks, and you’ve got yourself a ladies night. Maybe that works for your average martini-tipping gal. But the discerning lady drinker needs more. Like a $5 […]

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Supper and screening offer food for all of the senses.

With “The A-Team” movie coming to screens this week, one wonders what the next big TV show-to-movie events will be. Here are my thoughts on the matter. (Author’s note: My only hesitation in doing this is that it will give someone ideas. I mean, if I inadvertently bring a film version of “We Got It […]

Want to feel like a kid again? Board a propane-powered school bus Sunday and you’ll be shuttled to three different elementary and middle schools. But when you get off the bus, instead of facing a crossing guard, you’ll be greeted by gourmet chefs ready to school you in the pleasures of fresh local foods. Rippling […]

Welcome to the debut of “Face the Music.” “The Night is Young” had a heck of a run, but with this stellar new redesign of GO, we thought a new name for this column was also in order. Now’s also a good time to remind all of you local musicians out there to get in […]

Beth Nielsen Chapman Pop singer/songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman has faced many personal challenges: the loss of her husband to cancer, her own breast cancer and surgery last year to remove a benign brain tumor. Through it all, she’s had her music, with a new album, “Back to Love.” Go to www.bethnielsenchapman.com for audio and to […]