TOPSHAM Tired of writing heroes that fall flatter than paper? Join Melissa Walshe at the Topsham Public Library this summer to explore ways to bring protagonists to life. Students will look at writing heroes in three sessions designed to complement one another while also being useful as standalone workshops. The workshops will take place at […]

The warmth is back, and so is Artwalk season in Lewiston/Auburn. Artwalk is celebrating its fifth year in L/A where, during the final Friday evening of the month from May to September, downtown Lewiston is turned into a vibrant arts district. From 5-8:30 p.m. tonight, over twenty greater Lisbon Street organizations and storefronts will be […]

BRUNSWICK —PeaceWorks will host a talk and book signing by Frida Berrigan at Curtis Library in Brunswick at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4. Berrigan will discuss her book “It Runs in the Family: On Being Raised by Radicals and Growing into Rebellious Motherhood.” Frida is the daughter of Philip Berrigan, American activist and former Catholic […]

BRUNSWICK The Midcoast Hunger Prevention Backpack Program and a nonprofit aimed at improving health education in Zambia called “Healthy Kids, Brighter Future” will be the beneficiaries of a fundraising concert sponsored by the Brunswick Coastal Rotary Club. Artists performing at the 6:30 p.m. event tonight at the Orion Performing Arts Theater at Mt. Ararat Middle […]

DAMARISCOTTA At 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23, the Maine Coast Book Shop will host author Robert Reilly at Porter Hall in the Skidompha Library in Damariscotta. After 13 years of struggle, and despite scoring several modest recording and publishing deals, Reilly found himself broke and on the edge of despair, as his pursuit of success […]

WEEK OF SUN, MAY 24 ARIES Mar. 21 – Apr. 20 Career goals are front and center, Aries. Try to process any fears that may have held you back before now, and you will discover that those fears are unfounded. TAURUS Apr. 21 – May 21 This week you discover a good mix of creativity […]

BRUNSWICK The Full Monty Maine State Music Theater’s 2015 season fires up on June 3 with the heartwarming, upbeat comedy “The Full Monty.” This 10-time Tony Award nominee is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and a raucous mix of razor-sharp humor and toe-tapping pizazz — not to mention the most highly anticipated closing number […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — Lovable and talented 1960s teenager Tracy Turnblad has only one desire: to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When that dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, […]