BATH William Shakespeare’s epic battle of the sexes, “The Taming of the Shrew,” is coming to the Chocolate Church this May. The play is directed by John Willey, one of the founders of Shakespeare on the Kennebec. Willey has directed a number of productions in the Bath area, including “The Fantasticks” at the Winter Street […]

BRUNSWICK On Earth Day, Saturday at 4 p.m., Gulf of Maine Books at 134 Maine St., Brunswick will host author Brooke Williams, reading from his new book “Open Midnight — Where Ancestors & Wilderness Meet.” Williams has spent the past 30 years advocating for the wilderness. He has published four books and numerous articles. He […]

BATH Professional stylist and owner of Betsy’s Salon and Spa, Betsy Varian, will teach hair braiding techniques on April 27 at 3:30 p.m. The workshop is free, open to students in grades 6 through 12 and will be held in Patten Free Library’s Community Room. Pre-registration is required; space is limited. “With prom and parties […]

FREEPORT On April 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. author Mark Peterson will speak on his e-book “Your Life, Your Death, Your Choice: How to Have Your Voice to the End of Your Life” at the Freeport Community Library. With a career as a certified psychologist and graduate school professor, Peterson provides the tools needed to […]

BRUNSWICK As part of the One Book One Community initiative, Curtis Memorial Library will host author Deepak Singh on Sunday at 1 p.m. Deepak Singh is the author of two books, “Chasing America: Of Lollipops, Night Clubs and Ferocious Dogs,” and “ How May I Help You? An Immigrant’s Journey from MBA to Minimum Wage.” […]

BOOTHBAY The Boothbay Railway Village is gearing up for its 52nd season, and the nonprofit museum needs the help of volunteers to make history move for visitors. During two work before the season starts, volunteers can learn something new, share their passion for history with others and make new friends in the process. The first […]

BRUNSWICK Tickets for Maine State Music Theatre’s 2017 season will go on sale at midnight on April 26. The 2017 season starts off on June 7-24, with “Always, Patsy Cline.” The show explores the friendship between a housewife and the legendary country singer — a friendship began that would last until Patsy’s death in 1963. […]

ARIES Mar. 21 – Apr. 20 You need to buckle down for the time being and get your health in check, Aries. Change your diet to one that includes more foods that supply a healthy boost of energy. TAURUS Apr. 21 – May 21 Taurus, if you have been dissatisfied with some aspect of your […]

BRUNSWICK The Bowdoin International Music Festival has announced its 2017 Fellows. The Fellowship Program is a fully-funded opportunity for 17 advanced musicians at the beginning of their music careers. Fellows will perform alongside faculty and guest artists in the festival’s concert series and work with these artists to enhance technical and interpretive skills. The Fellows […]

BRUNSWICK Last summer the Bowdoin International Music Festival welcomed 255 student participants from 27 countries and 30 states, including 17 Festival Fellows. In celebration of the 2016 season and in anticipation of the 2017 season, BIMF reached out to last year’s participants to reflect on their experience at the festival and their lives as musicians. […]