BATH The Sagadahoc History and Genealogy Room announces its eleventh annual Town History Series, jointly sponsored by the Patten Free Library and the Bath Historical Society. On five Saturday mornings in January and February, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., people from the five towns that support the Library will present aspects of their towns’ histories in the […]

BRUNSWICK — Each year, Brunswick Hotel celebrates Maine’s coldest weather by throwing the hottest party in Brunswick. This year’s Ice Bar will be better than ever with carved bars on the patio pouring icy beverages, live entertainment, and — new this year — raffles and prizes for attendees. The bars will be open from 5-10 […]

BRUNSWICK — Arts Are Elementary has issued its annual Call for Proposals for Artists-in- Residence for the 2015-16 academic year. All residencies will take place during the school day in Brunswick’s public elementary schools and in St. John’s Catholic School. Applications are available on the Arts Are Elementary website at artsareelementary.org. Proposed residencies must tie […]

LISBON Fourth grade drama club students at Lisbon Community School (LCS) take a break during a recent rehearsal of the musical tribute by Roger Emerson and John Jacobson, Destination: America! The performance is scheduled on stage at the LCS Campus on 33 Mill St. in Lisbon on Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7. Curtain […]

BATH On Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library will mark the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War with an engaging presentation that explores Lincoln, the man and the myth. From humble beginnings to the national stage, Lincoln’s views on slavery, race and how best to preserve the union were constantly evolving. […]

“Downsville Town,” says the prophet, “trembling along its orbit to the vortex sun that waits beyond the no-color and the night-cadenzas of snores and grunts and sighs.” As dawn rises on Downsville, we are introduced to the boyhood home, and family and friends of, Telemachus Clay. It is a story of the yearning of a […]

Heartwood Regional Theater Company is pleased to present the Juanito Pascual New Flamenco Trio for a single performance, on Thursday, February 12th. This hot group was recently named on Top World Music Albums of 2014, by Rolling Stones and NPR Contributor, Milo Miles. A long time friend and collaborator of Heartwood, Juanito has composed and […]

Telemachus Clay The next Chocolate Church Arts Center theatrical production promises to provide a unique evening for audiences. Telemachus Clay by Lewis John Carlino focuses on the lush language of story telling and downplays typical theater aspects such as complicated sets or lavish costumes. The play was chosen for its avant-garde approach and rich story. […]

The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) invites the public to participate in the fifth annual Winter Read, a community book discussion on March 12. This year’s selection is Hope Beneath Our Feet: Restoring Our Place in the Natural World edited by Martin Keogh. This anthology is the collection of responses from prominent environmentalists, grassroots activists, […]

Only a handful of actresses danced in feature films with both Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. One was Leslie Caron. Although her last feature film was a decade ago, she hasn’t been exactly idle since. “I won an Emmy in 2007 for a guest role on ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ which was a […]