PORTLAND — Two University of Southern Maine students who took part last fall in an innovative course on philanthropy have won a national award, plus an extra $500, for their video on the work being done by The Center for Grieving Children in Portland. The video created by Kyle Frazier of Lisbon and Franck Mujyanama […]

ROCKLAND — American Idol winner Kris Allen performs at the Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m., as the Strand’s Spring Concerts Series continues. Since skyrocketing to stardom as the winner of the 2009 season of American Idol, Kris Allen has enjoyed five singles on the Billboard charts. His self-titled debut […]

POWNAL — The fourth and final concert of the Keep Me Warm Concert and Art Series will take place on Saturday, April 27, at historic Mallett Hall, 429 Hallowell Road. The art gallery will open at 6:30 p.m., featuring paintings, etchings, prints and photographs by Jan Pieter van voorst van Beest and Andrea van voorst […]

NEWCASTLE — Heartwood offers a fresh, new look at Shakespeare’s classic “Macbeth,” filled with modern technology, delivered by an exceptionally strong regional cast in a contemporary setting. A young, dynamic ensemble melds the traditional and the unexpected in this version of “The Scottish Play.” “It’s a joy working with this experienced, savvy cast, many of […]

BATH — Resounding Rhythms Studio will host a West African drumming workshop with Sayon Camara Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27. According to a news release, Camara is “warm, generous with his knowledge and one of the most gentle and kind West African drumming masters around. He is patient and easily works with all […]

FREEPORT — Freeport Community Library will host Betty Williams, first-time author of “Mumma, Do You Hear Me,” on Monday, April 22, at 7 p.m. Williams will read from her recently published autobiography. A news release describes the book as follows: Born to a single mother in Auburn during the Great Depression, Williams married and joined […]

BATH — The Nor’easters chorus will host an open house on Tuesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave. Any man who likes to sing, or would like to sing, is urged to attend. Even those who don’t plan on singing are more than welcome to come and […]

BATH — A chocolate buffet sponsored by Wilbur’s of Maine to benefit Morse High School Project Graduation will be held Thursday, April 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bath Middle School cafeteria, 6 Old Brunswick Road. The evening includes more than 40 kinds of all-you-can-eat chocolate confections, silent auction items donated by area businesses, […]

BRUNSWICK — Gwen’s Attic, a new artisan store at 101 Maine St. above Looking Glass Salon, will host a grand opening this afternoon beginning at 2 p.m. Unique and handcrafted jewelry, fiber arts, photography and home décor are featured in the newest addition to Brunswick’s rich arts scene. All the artists are new to their […]

BRUNSWICK — Maine poetry lovers will have the opportunity to hear from some well-known and not so well-known local poets on Tuesday, April 23, as part of a celebration of National Poetry Month at the Southern Maine Community College Midcoast Campus. Titled “Poetry and Popcorn,” the event will offer two sessions, at 1 p.m. and […]