One of the most multifaceted minds in roots music, Alison Brown is a Grammy-winning musician, Grammy-nominated producer and co-founder of the renowned Compass Records Group. Brown will take the stage at the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor with her band on June 7 for a show that will make the audience believe in the sound […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Summer salad and a refreshing smoothie
This salad is my new obsession. I’m not exaggerating when I say I could eat it every day. Packed in a mason jar, it’s my favorite take-along lunch when I’m going to be away from home midday. (I bring along a big soup spoon — my preferred eating utensil for this.) Here you have the […]
‘American Idol’ star Julia Gagnon to pursue a career in music, starting with a Maine tour
The 22-year-old singer from Cumberland will perform at the Moxie Festival and 15 or more other Maine venues this summer. She also hopes to record a new song about Maine.
A brewery and a beer distributor turn 10. We can drink to that.
Here are the beers celebrating the milestone for Austin Street Brewery and Vacationland Distributors.
Cooking at the Cove: A glorious repast
I love recipes that have a bit of wriggle room so I can substitute ingredients when I’m out of something or can experiment with different options just for fun. It certainly is okay to play in the kitchen. You don’t have to be too serious — not at all. For instance, this colorful, flavorful salad […]
precaution junkie: Midcoast Spotify artist previews his second album
Midcoaster Samuel Nonni will drop his second self-produced album, “precaution junkie,” within the next week.
Meetinghouse Arts to debut community art project this weekend
From May 25 through June 8, Freeport residents can submit photos, drawings and writings related to anything distinctive in the town. Selected work will then be put on exhibit in the fall. The new program follows a $5,000 grant awarded to Meetinghouse Arts, which, among other initiatives, plans to use a projector in the exhibition stage of the project.
Bath at Play unveils first piece of outdoor musical instrument installation
The Bath-based nonprofit Bath at Play unveiled on May 18 its first community-funded project, Riverwalk Rhythm, in the newly created Bridge Park, located at 23 Commercial St., Bath. The Riverwalk Rhythm project evolved out of a discussion between City of Bath staff and Bath at Play in November 2022 on a low-impact solution for the […]
Donut Festival returns to Rockport for second year
The summer kickoff event coincides with National Donut Day on June 7.
Folk icon takes the stage in last Concerts for a Cause of the season
Singer-songwriter John Gorka will be the last performer for the 2023-2024 season of Concerts for a Cause at the Brunswick Unitarian Universalist Church. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, and benefits Midcoast New Mainers and Oasis Free Clinics. Gorka is an honored icon of folk tradition, known for his stunningly soulful baritone […]