PORTLAND — The Sunrise Guide, a local resource that combines coupons and tips for eco-friendly living, is now available at bookstores and retailers around southern and Mid- coast Maine. The guide is release annually. “ With so many uses as a coupon book, fundraising tool for area groups, or simply a resource to help families […]

NEWCASTLE — Down East Singers, directed by Anthony Antolini, will perform “Noël Français,” a musical tribute to Maine’s French cultural heritage, One concert begins at 7:30 p. m. today at the Franco- American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. A second show is scheduled to commence at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Camden Opera House, 29 […]

FREEPORT — The Greater Freeport Community Chorus will present “Spirituals, Carols and Holiday Favorites” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Jude Church, 134 Main St., Freeport, and at 2: 30 p. m. Sunday at Sacred Heart Church, 326 Main St., Yarmouth. “ The concert features a variety of traditional — and not so traditional — […]

LISBON — The 10-member Finnish lap harp ensemble A’chording to Kantele will perform a free Christmas concert at 6 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church off Route 196. The free concert includes complementary coffee and desserts. “St. Matthew’s is offering Mid-Coast Maine an opportunity to celebrate Christ’s birth with Finnish and traditional carols,” said […]

BRUNSWICK The Theater Project’s holiday show will combine all the age groups who gather at their building in a production titled “ Miracles on School Street.” A class of third- through fifth- graders will present “ The Penguin Who Saved Christmas,” directed by Lee K. Paige. The drama tells the tale of Penelope, a lonely […]

BATH The Studio Theatre of Bath’s production of Barbara Robinson’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” opens tonight at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. A second performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Other shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17, as well as at 2 p.m. Sunday and Dec. […]

ARIES: Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week you’ll need to operate under the “use-itor lose-it” way of thinking. Don’t sit on any resources, including your time. Get active and be productive. TAURUS: Apr 21/May 21 You may need to call in a few favors from friends, Taurus. There is a hurdle you need to get […]

DEAR ABBY: I recently met a man I love dearly, but I don’t agree with the toys he buys for his 10-year-old son, “Dale.” The boy plays violent video games and is obsessed with guns to the point that we can’t leave the house without him bringing a toy gun along. The video games he […]

“ Nothing in this life that I’ve been trying can equal or surpass the art of dying.” — George Harrison, “The Art of Dying” Nov. 29 marked the 10th anniversary of the death of George Harrison, who rose to fame as guitarist for the Beatles. Every time I hear “ Here Comes the Sun” on […]

PHIPPSBURG — A talent and variety show starts at 7 p.m. today at the Phippsburg Congregational Church. A silent auction starts at 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Bath Area Food Bank and the church, which hosts a popular community concert series. “The event will celebrate local singers, musicians, storytellers, comedians, magicians and artists,” a […]