PHIPPSBURG — The popular Maine-based folk trio T-Acadie will perform “Hidden Gems of the Season” at the Phippsburg Congregational Church at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. T-Acadie — Cajun French slang for “a little Acadia” — is Jim Joseph, Pam Weeks and Bill Olson, a trio grounded in their love of Quebecois, Acadian, Cajun and […]
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‘Holiday Stories’ at Theater Project
BRUNSWICK — In “Holiday Stories and More” coming to The Theater Project in December, a dozen actors young and old will perform a variety of pieces that focus on the holidays. Among the songs is “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” animated to make one reconsider a Christmas song you may have come to take for […]
Topsham duo drive holiday choral shows
PORTLAND Tracie Morgan and Karin Congleton, both of Topsham, are the only two residents of the Brunswick area who sing with the Magic of Christmas Chorus, which performs all 12 Magic of Christmas shows with the Portland Symphony Orchestra during the two weekends before Christmas. The chorus is comprised primarily of singers from the Portland […]
Ying Brothers to lead Bowdoin Festival
BRUNSWICK The Bowdoin International Music Festival announced that David and Phillip Ying have been named co-artistic directors, following a national search begun in January. The Yings will succeed founding director Lewis Kaplan following the conclusion of the festival’s 50th anniversary season in 2014. “We are thrilled and honored to be selected as the next artistic […]
Midcoast Youth Theater presents ‘The King and I’
BRUNSWICK The Midcoast Youth Theater presents “The King and I” this weekend at Crooker Theater at Brunswick High School. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. Tickets are $10 for adults and $ 8 for students and seniors. East versus West makes […]
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The public secondary schools in Portland and elsewhere that are forgoing accreditation have other ways to ensure accountability.
Farmington-based recycling nonprofit group facing uncertain future
Sandy River Recycling Association’s raised fees cause its largest customer – Farmington – to seek other options.
Mid-Coast Holiday Events
We’ve separated out holiday events such as concerts and tree lightings from craft shows and fairs, which have their very own calendar. There’s a lot to do every week from now until Christmas, from Freeport to Rockport and beyond. Enjoy the holidays! BATH Nov. 29 LUNASA, CHOCOLATE CHURCH ARTS CENTER, 804 Washington St., Bath 442-8455. […]
Events and Fairs
Nov. 30 CHRISTMAS FAIR, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Alna-Anchorn Masonic Lodge, Rt. 1, Damariscotta. Knitted goods, jams, jewelry, wreaths and more. Santa will pay a visit. Craft tables available for $10, call 644-8298. BLUEBERRY RIDGE FARM HOLIDAY SALE, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 167 Loring Lane, Pownal. Nature inspired handcrafts for sale: knits, stained […]
Lisbon quilter featured in show
TOPSHAM Bold and painterly quilted wall assemblages by artists Donald Talbot of Lisbon Falls and Beatrice Gilbert of North Yarmouth are on display until Dec. 31 at Maine Fiberarts’ Gallery, 13 Main Street, Topsham. The exhibition, titled “Quilted Assemblages: Beatrice Gilbert & Dr. Donald Talbot,” represents new work by the artists. A holiday open house […]