NEW YORK A tiny book of psalms from 1640, believed to be the first book printed in what’s now the United States, sold for just under $14.2 million on Tuesday, setting an auction record for a printed book. The Bay Psalm Book, which was auctioned at Sotheby’s in Manhattan, had a pre-sale estimate of $15 […]
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DaPonte String Quartet highlights ‘hidden gems’
Audiences will have a chance to hear some neglected gems as the DaPonte String Quartet presents works by Shostakovich, Walton, and Dvorak for their second winter concert series Dec. 5-8 in Damariscotta, Portland and Topsham. William Walton’s “String Quartet No. 2 in A” has been described as an “unjustly neglected masterpiece.” The British composer wrote […]
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Kids’ Day Out
Here are some suggestions for things to do with kids this week. PORTLAND The planetarium makes a unique holiday tradition, and is educational while entertaining. At the Southworth Planetarium, here are some shows that are happening this week, all of which are excellent for children of all ages: DINOSAURS AT DUSK — A father and […]
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Review: Judy Collins at Chocolate Church
BATH I was privileged to hear Judy Collins perform at the Chocolate Church last Friday night to a sold-out, standing room-only crowd. OK, the Chocolate Church isn’t the biggest venue in the world, or even the biggest venue in town, but Collins performed as though she were still playing to a handful of coffeehouse patrons […]
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Young Nutcrackers
Here are the local youngsters: BOWDOINHAMErin SchottBRUNSWICKLauryn CaseyEvey Depres-BowmanKiersten DinsmoreAmelia DonsbachSadie HigginsLiam JoyceRowan JoyceSally MintonAniella SalkoAlexa ScottLily TiffanyRon TrellSemma TwiningDURHAMSarah DelawarePaige GelharFREEPORTShea BoulangerAva CassEmma CrawfordEmily JenningsLily JenningsChristina LapointEleanor MahaneyJanellys MatosGabrielle Merchi-RossiniMary Kate MurphyKatelyn O’NeilMarina PiehlKaitlyn SawickiMadeline SmithLainey TrieuGEORGETOWNLacey BruneAlthea RogenesHARPSWELLLucy NelsonLisbon FallsMadeline Walker-EldersNORTH YARMOUTHJulia BissonSophia BissonElizabeth ChmielewskiAnnika SmartKsenia SmartRachel SpencerPOWNALCassie ChambersTOPSHAMEmma DowMargaret DwinalAmelia LinkelStella McBradyElla […]
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Maine State Ballet presents ‘The Nutcracker’
PORTLAND The Maine State Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will fill Portland’s Merrill Auditorium with the beauty and joy of the season Saturday, Nov. 30 through Sunday, Dec. 8. This favorite family holiday tradition will feature live music from the Maine State Ballet Orchestra, decadent costumes and stage scenery by Gail Csoboth, and beautiful dancing by more […]
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Artists and artisans gather to share wares
BRUNSWICK — The 16th annual 5RAA Arts Downtown and All Around Exhibit & Sale celebrates the creative talent that lives and creates within our town and communities. The event Dec. 6-8 features a gathering of art studios, galleries, museums and group shows with musicians sharing in their song. Visitors will find a full weekend of […]
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Fort Andross & Cabot Mill craft show
BRUNSWICK — Fort Andross and Cabot Mill Antiques is pleased to host the Fort Andross Artisans Holiday Craft Show to be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8. The two-day artisan filled show promises to be packed with excitement, quality merchandise and holiday cheer. Featuring the original works of […]
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Next weekend at the Chocolate Church
BATH While tonight’s Judy Collins’ show is sold out, there are two lovely programs next weekend at the Chocolate Church that still have a lot of tickets available. Lunasa plays Friday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 door. Lunasa is internationally acknowledged as being the finest Irish instrumental band of […]
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Holiday Art Show at Georgetown Historical Society
GEORGETOWN A diversity of locally inspired art will be available for the public to view and purchase between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for five days beginning Nov. 30 and continuing on Dec. 4th, 7th, 11th and 14th at the Georgetown Historical Society at 20 Bay Point Road, including an opening reception on Dec. 7 […]