BOOTHBAY HARBOR Every generation has a few acts that define where a musical genre is going; performers so confident in their chosen field that they are able to completely embrace the genre and yet introduce something new to it. In Irish folk music today, that act is Makem and Spain. On Thursday, July 30, the […]

BRUNSWICK Festival Friday The Bowdoin International Music Festival’s July 24 concert will present major works by Ludwig van Beethoven and Johann Sebastian Bach along with two shorter works by lesser known composers Gerald Finzi and Osvaldo Golijov. The program opens with Finzi’s Interlude for Oboe and Strings, Op. 21, in which “the oboe is beautiful […]

BAILEY ISLAND The Merrymeeting Art Association will be holding their summer art show and exhibit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from July 25-31 at Library Hall, Route 24, Bailey Island across from Mackerel Cove. Local artists from the area include Meridith Hicks, pastels; Flo Carman, acrylics & oils; Lorraine Williams, mixed media – oils, […]

BRISTOL At 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the historic Harrington Meetinghouse, 278 Harrington Road, Pemaquid, the folk duo Castlebay will present a special concert of songs from the history of Bristol. Since 1984 Castlebay has created a body of work which celebrates Maine’s maritime heritage and environment blending history, legend and experience into their […]

“Sister, have you ever theen anything so scrumptious in all your life?” asks the lisping Winthrop of his older sister, Marian, in Maine State Music Theatre’s third show in its 59th season, Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man.” Winthrop, played by Andrew Lyndaker, is referring to his “solid gold” cornet; the shine he feels for his […]

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating my boyfriend, “Derek,” for four years. After a night of emotionfilled discussion, he asked me to marry him. I said yes, but it has always been a difficult idea for me to wrap my head around. I’m turning 21 and although that may be old enough for some people […]

WOOLWICH Woolwich Historical Society is hosting a summer concert series in the historic Nequasset Meetinghouse on Wednesday evenings in July. The concerts feature local musicians, highlighting a variety of talent. Long-time Woolwich performers Sharon Pyne and Doug Protsik opened the series on Wednesday, July 8. The “Montsweagers” performed Wednesday, July 15. Contemporary musician Max Ater […]

EXHIBITS On view through Nov. 1: “Making the Best of It: The Spirit and Work Ethic of Maritime People” General Admission Experience the captivating story of the achievements of Maine people who work on the water, near the water, and behind the scenes in their vital role to forge Maine’s place in global maritime lore. […]

WEEK OF SUN, JULY 19 ARIES Mar. 21 – Apr. 20 You’re in for a treat this week. You finally get to experience the results of all of your hard work. Celebrate with a dinner out or a party. TAURUS Apr. 21 – May 21 Calmly approach a difficult situation this week. Giving yourself time […]