We all use the wrong word occasionally – “that skinny dog looks emancipated” – but comedian Norm Crosby molded a career from such humorous grammatical gaffes known as malaprops. “Although I had a good job as an advertising manager for a shoe company in Boston, I liked to fool around with comedy,” said Crosby from […]

LISBON Lisbon High School has several events coming up in January. Their winter concert will take place Thursday, January 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the LCS Gymnasium, 33 Mill Street, in Lisbon. (Snow date: January 22) Admission is $1 per person or $5 per family. The Music Boosters Association will hold a Bean Supper on […]

BATH Ringing of the Paul Revere Bell, noon – 1 p.m., Front and Centre Streets, in front of City Hall. Gather a few minutes before noon at the corner of Front and Centre for singing and a short ceremony, followed by the bell ringing and refreshments in City Hall auditorium. Bring your party hats and […]

The top 10 video games of 2014, according to A.P.: 1. “Dragon Age: Inquisition”: BioWare’s overstuffed role-playing epic has everything you could want in a fantasy saga: war, magic, exploration, romance and, yes, dragons. I’ve spent 200 hours in its lush, frightening world and there are still huge areas I’ve barely visited. 2. “Hearthstone: Heroes […]

NEW YORK Up for a good long listen? Check out the Associated Press’ top albums of 2014 list: 1. “In the Lonely Hour,” Sam Smith: Sam Smith’s album was an emotional roller coaster — a ride you couldn’t get off of even if you tried. The songs, anchored by his piercing voice, had the power […]

PORTLAND — Portland Ovations brings four top National Broadway tours to Merrill Auditorium in the winter and spring, with two Maine natives in starring roles. Boasting a combined 21 Tony Award nominations and 5 wins, Portland Ovations is proud to present: Sister Act — January 17th at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Million Dollar Quartet […]

BRUNSWICK — Sherry Ballou Hanson of Portland, Oregon, formerly of Brunswick, Maine, has won the Paumanok Poetry Award, presented annually by Farmingdale State College on Long Island, New York. The award is $1,500 and an expensespaid trip in November 2015 to give a reading at the college. Sherry has been publishing her nonfiction and poetry […]

BRUNSWICK The Oratorio Chorale, under the direction of Emily Isaacson, delivered a special Christmas gift to the community on Saturday, December 20, with the Northumba Brass Ensemble and John Corrie on organ. The concert was performed twice at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brunswick, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. “Sing We Noel” was a […]

BRUNSWICK In 2010, Brunswick’s Comprehensive Plan included a recognition that public art was a key element in creating a sense of place. Brunswick Public Art came into being, its mission to facilitate the placement of works of art in public spaces. BPA now fosters collaborations with individuals and organizations to create public art throughout the […]

DAMARISCOTTA — On Saturday, December 20th at 2 pm and again at 7 pm, Lincoln Theater in downtown Damariscotta will proudly re-create, live on stage, The Lux Radio Theater version of The Miracle on 34th Street. With thanks to HM Payson, the show is the theater’s 2014 holiday gift to the community. All are invited […]