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Back Cove festival organizers to pay about $185,000 to city, parks

by Ray Routhier August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

Payments include a $100,000 donation for Payson Park improvements, as well as $1 for every ticket sold, plus expenses, licenses and permits.

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From the Chocolate Church: From riverfront rhythms to Main Stage magic — Saturday’s concert and a preview of September

by Matthew Glassman From the Chocolate Church August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

The Waterfront has been dreamy this summer — cool breezes, friendly faces and an eclectic mix of music. This Saturday’s Free Waterfront show, co-presented by Main Street Bath, brings pure, local fun with The Calypso Soldiers. This five-piece band from Hallowell doesn’t play calypso, but they do dish out solid rock, blues and R&B covers […]

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Atlanta blues master set to take stage in Boothbay Harbor

by The Times Record August 13, 2025August 14, 2025

Atlanta-based blues master Tinsley Ellis makes his way to Boothbay Harbor this summer for his first appearance at the historic Opera House. Rolling Stone magazine wrote that “his feral blues guitar and non-stop gigging have sharpened his six-string to a razor’s edge … his eloquence dazzles … he achieves pyrotechnics that rival Jeff Beck and […]

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World-traveled Independent Music Award winner returns to Boothbay Harbor

by The Times Record August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

His innate curiosity and fierce desire to connect with other people have served Seth Glier well as he has traveled the globe as a singer-songwriter. Glier returns to Boothbay Harbor to perform at the historic Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20. Glier is a five-time Independent Music Award winner and received a Grammy […]

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Portland Planning Board pauses Live Nation venue application after council’s moratorium vote

by Megan Gray and Drew Johnson August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

The 180-day pause doesn’t take effect until next month but still applies to projects submitted since Dec. 1.

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Fringe Fest bringing art to the streets of Biddeford

by Sydney Richelieu August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Scheduled for Friday, Aug. 15, Fringe Fest kicks off River Jam weekend with a night of performances and immersive art installations.

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Portland City Council approves moratorium on large concert venues

by Megan Gray August 11, 2025August 12, 2025

The proposal grew out of the opposition to Live Nation, the concert giant that has partnered with developer Mile Marker Investments in hopes of building a 3,300-seat venue.