AUGUSTA — Experience the Spirit of Amelia at the Augusta State Airport on August 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Commemorate Amelia’s visit to Maine 80 years ago and learn about aviation opportunities today. Amelia Earhart was a pioneer in aviation, leading the way and encouraging the development of aviation – especially encouraging women to […]

There are several local festivals coming up in the next few weeks. Summerfest in Wiscasset The 31st annual Summerfest takes place at the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset on the Wiscasset Town Common on Saturday, July 26th from10 a.m.-2 p.m. Many Treasure Tables: Jewelry, Books, Knits /Crafts, Jumbles (slightly used items), Woodbutchers, Toys, Baked Goods, […]

FREEPORT On Monday, Aug 4 & Tuesday, Aug 5, Circus Smirkus will return to the Merriconeag Waldorf School. This annual favorite appeals to kids and parents alike. There will be two shows daily, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Circus Smirkus will present “Anchors Away for Atlantis”. The show will take place at Merriconeag Waldorf School, […]

Few actors could name Whitefish, Mont., as their show business origin, much less while attending First Grade. Constance Towers remembers the day, around 1940, when visitors arrived at her school in search of radio talent. “They wanted someone to play a little boy for Northwest Theatre, so I raised my hand,” recalled Towers from her […]

BRUNSWICK Sarah Chang Headlines Concert Virtuoso violinist Sarah Chang will perform Antonin Dvo?ák’s Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53 in the Bowdoin International Music Festival’s Friday, July 25 concert. Ms. Chang, a Pennsylvania native, had her debut with the New York Philharmonic at age 8. Since then, she has performed with the greatest orchestras, […]

BRUNSWICK — Crack your metabolic code with a few simple blood tests on Wednesday, July 30 at 6 p.m. at the Morrell Meeting Room at Curtis Memorial Library. Come meet, listen and ask questions with naturopathic doctor and author Dr. Richard Maurer [The Blood Code: Unlock the secrets of your metabolism, 2014] You make decisions […]

GEORGETOWN — Dr. John Hagan of the Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences will discuss the macroeconomics of climate change on July 29 at 7 p.m. at Georgetown Historical Society, 20 Bay Point Road. What would it cost to “solve” climate change? How would we internalize the future costs of climate change in our current global […]

GEORGETOWN — Come relax and enjoy a summer evening concert at the Georgetown Historical Society. Catie Curtis, a nationally known singer and songwriter, will entertain you with her music and songs on August 8 at the Georgetown Historical Society, 20 Bay Point Road. Catie’s credits include touring with Lilith Fair, recording a duet with Kris […]

NEWCASTLE In one fateful decision, in one moment of action, one’s world can spin, spiral and be forever altered. For Jim Cullen, in Northern Maine, 1873, that moment revolved around a pair of boots, stolen from the general store. From that moment, comes his legend. From his legend comes Heartwood Theater’s original dramatic musical, “The […]

BATH It’s summer in Maine, and therefore, it’s time to take it outside. Here are a few outdoor activities that may interest you. Take a twilight hike at Thorne Head The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) continues its Summer Exploration series on July 31 with a Twilight Hike from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at […]