Linda Alexander first developed an interest in the stars of early film and television as a child in the 1960s, watching old movies with her mother. Many years later, her fascination for Hollywood’s Golden Age led to the publication of several actor biographies, the most recent being released this past summer. “I Am Mister Ed: […]
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Hitch a ride on the Candy Cane Train!
BATH Even though it’s not quite Thanksgiving yet, it’s time to make some holiday plans to keep kids happy and entertained. One event that sells out every year is the Candy Cane Train, a trip on the Maine Eastern from Bath to Wiscasset and back. Tri-County Literacy is hosting its annual Candy Cane Train on […]
Jamila Raqib to speak on nonviolent action
BRUNSWICK —Jamila Raqib, executive director of the Bostonbased Albert Einstein Institution, will speak about strategic nonviolent action movements around the world in four locations in Maine on Nov. 11-13. Raqib will speak on “How to Start a Revolution” on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 4:15 p.m. in Chase Hall at Bates College in Lewiston, and at […]
‘Jekyll and Hyde’ adds Sunday performance
NEWCASTLE — “Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical” opened last weekend in the Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy. The autumnal snow storm caused a cancellation of the second sold-out show on Sunday. Heartwood has rescheduled another matinee this Sunday, Nov. 9, at 3:00pm, rounding out a full weekend of final performances. Four performances and one matinee […]
SPI to hold ‘speakeasy’ Saturday
BATH — Psssst… Rumor has is there is a Speakeasy in Bath! Sagadahoc Preservation Inc. will be holding a Speakeasy Party on Saturday, Nov. 8th from 7 to 10 p.m. The Hadacol Bouncers will be in the house and playing great tunes for everyone’s dancing pleasure. Guests are encouraged to dress in the style of […]
Bath Historical Society fall lecture commemorates wreck of the Hanover
BATH One of Bath’s worst maritime tragedies occurred on Nov. 9, 1849: the ship Hanover, trying to enter the mouth of the Kennebec during a southeast gale, struck the sand bar between Pond Island and Wood Island about noon and was lost with all hands within view of Pond Island Light and Popham Beach. The […]
Lecture at Winter Street Center to showcase Bath post cards
BATH Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc. is pleased to present a lecture by Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr., entitled “Greetings from Bath, Maine: A Collection of Bath Post Cards,” on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at Winter Street Center, 880 Washington Street in Bath. Shettleworth, the Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and State Historian, will […]
Beatles for Sale to perform at Orion
Beatles for Sale, a New England Beatles tribute band, will perform at the Orion Performing Arts Center, 66 Republic Ave in Topsham, Maine on Saturday, November 1st at 7:30 p.m.. Beatles for Sale is an indemand, five-member Beatles tribute band from Massachusetts that has performed throughout the northeast US region for eight years. The band […]
Goings on at Maine Maritime Museum
BATH — ”Eye Sweet and Fair”, an exhibit examining the evolution of naval architecture, will be closing on November 2. You won’t want to miss this fascinating exploration of the techniques and technologies involved in designing a vessel. Maine Maritime’s popular book sale is back for its fourth year and expanded to two days, November […]
Holiday and Harvest Festivals and Fairs
NOV. 1 HARVEST FAIR, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Dresden-Richmond United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant Street, Richmond. Needlework, baked goods, jewelry, Annie’s Attic, children’s table, holiday gift table, home articles for sale by United Methodist Women, including cutlery. Soup/chowder luncheon from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., free coffee all day. 737-4735. CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA […]