Music lovers have a chance to sample a hugely diverse range of short works by seven very different composers in the DaPonte String Quartet’s upcoming concert series entitled “Short and Sweet.” Performances are in Portland, Thomaston, Damariscotta, Boothbay Harbor and Topsham on May 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24, respectively. In addition, a sixth concert […]
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6th Annual All Species Parade today
BRUNSWICK Arts are Elementary and Spindleworks are pleased to announce that the sixth annual All Species Parade will take place today. The All Species Parade is a celebration of the diversity of species — or all living things — on Planet Earth. It is a great opportunity to get creative, have fun, come together as […]
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Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 28 years had a bone marrow transplant, and six months ago he learned who his donor was. He now wants to meet up with the person. Turns out, it was a woman. I’m not usually a jealous person, but it’s all he ever talks about every single minute of the […]
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A Capital Read 2015 event: Family-friendly Sparks’ Ark wildlife program in Augusta May 30
AUGUSTA Sparks’ Ark Animal Services will give a wildlife presentation on Monday, May 18 at 5 p.m., as part of Lithgow Public Library’s annual community reading project, A Capital Read 2015. The family-friendly program featuring animals native to Africa will take place at the Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital Street in Augusta. It is free and […]
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Waynflete, Merriconeag and Falmouth take top honors at the Poetry Festival
FREEPORT Waynflete freshman Payton Sullivan earned the top prize in the Eighth Annual Merriconeag Poetry Festival, which took place Sunday, May 3, at the school’s Freeport campus. Nationally acclaimed poet and Festival judge Jeffrey Harrison also announced that Merriconeag sophomore Sabrina Small and Falmouth High School senior Caroline Dyhrberg earned second and third prizes, respectively. […]
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13 artists from across Maine receive awards at Harlow Gallery’s 20th annual juried art show
HALLOWELL The Harlow Gallery has announced the award-winning artists for Art2015, the 20th annual juried art show on view at the Harlow Gallery at 160 Water St., Hallowell through May 30. The gallery’s annual juried show is a tradition that draws artists to Hallowell from all over the state. This year’s juror was Britta Konau, […]
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Harpswell playwright to have work highlighted at festival
PORTLAND A 78-year-old first-time playwright, Arthur Boatin, a Harpswell resident, is about to see his work produced in Portland as part of this year’s Maine Playwrights Festival. MPF is an annual competition of new one-act plays by Maine writers. In 2015 49 plays were submitted, from which six were chosen for fully staged production. The […]
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Second Sunday critique this weekend at Harlow
HALLOWELL The Harlow Gallery’s Education Committee presents Second Sundays — a monthly series of free community art-making events sponsored by The Bank of Maine. May’s Second Sunday, from 2-4 p.m., May 10, is a critique designed for artists. The public is encouraged to bring one or two pieces or art that are being worked on […]
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Cheever shows ‘In the Woods’ at the Summer Island Studio
BRUNSWICK Lee Cheever will be exhibiting at the Summer Island Studio for the month of May. The show, titled “In the Woods,” will feature her storytelling and often humorous expressions in wood in wall pieces and freestanding sculptures Lee Cheever is a multifaceted artist living in Harpswell. A public school teacher for many years, she […]
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WEEK OF SUN, MAY 10 ARIES Mar. 21 – Apr. 20 Aries, you will have a lot energy this week. Channel your energy into a project that is especially meaningful to you and those you love. TAURUS Apr. 21 – May 21 Nervous energy may leave you feeling a bit out of sorts, Taurus. Find […]