Creative nonfiction author Edith Birney shares the story of her grandfather, Rowland Hazard, and his influence on Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Cooking at the Cove: Whip up a couple summer delights
This past weekend, I gathered with my gal pals, aka The Crafty Chicks, to enjoy a potluck lunch at a sweet little cottage at Five Islands. This is a summer tradition that never disappoints. We talk and laugh for hours, all the while feasting on delectable homemade dishes made in our individual kitchens. I contributed […]
L.L. Bean’s Summer in the Park performances kick off July 4
L.L. Bean’s Summer in the Park series is set to kick off next week on Independence Day, featuring uniquely Maine performances and activities.
Boothbay Harbor Opera House to host free events in July
While the historic Boothbay Harbor Opera House calendar includes many ticketed concerts and events with internationally renowned artists, it also offers a variety of free community programming throughout the year thanks to support from sponsors and members. Mark your calendars now for these events in early July. In celebration of the July Fourth weekend, the […]
Rockland Public Library starts new electronic music club
Rockland Public Library presents “Synthclub!: An Electronic Music Club for Beginners to Advanced Users,” which will take place from 10 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of the month starting on July 13 in the Community Room at the library. All ability levels, music genres and ages 8 and up are welcome. Synthesizers, drum machines […]
Take a musical tour of France with Tapestry Ensemble at the Opera House
Crisscrossing France from Auvergne to Provence, Brittany to Paris and beyond, Tapestry Ensemble and friends will bring together a rich blend of impressionism, folk roots and a touch of jazz when they arrive in Maine to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 5, at the historic Boothbay Harbor Opera House. The performance will be primarily […]
Great Race to roll into Freeport after long voyage from Kentucky
Freeport will host an evening stop for the event on June 28.
Brunswick Rotary to host Fourth of July celebratory activities for families and kids
The Brunswick Rotary Club is hosting Fun & Games for kids from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 4, on the Town Mall. It will be a family affairs with lots of fun for everyone, from three-legged races to sack races, fruit-on-a-spoon race, pie-eating contests and more. Brunswick-area kids of all ages are welcome at this free […]
Freeport impressionist painter Robert Wieferich on capturing Maine-scapes
Robert Wieferich, 73, has paintings that date back over 50 years. A self-described impressionist, the Freeport-based artist seeks to capture beauty in Maine.
Grammy-winning Afro-Cuban fusion duo to perform in Boothbay Harbor
Fusing Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms in songs about immigration, resistance and love, Canadian band OKAN takes its name from the word for heart in the members’ Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria. With vocals in Spanish, English and Spanglish, OKAN is led by the Cuban-born violinist and vocalist Elizabeth Rodriguez and percussionist and […]