Celebration Barn Theater presents its largest show of the year, “The Spectacular: A Fundraiser to Support Celebration Barn Theater,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21. This year’s performers include Broadway’s Avner the Eccentric and international award-winning physical comedienne Hilary Chaplin, with new work premiers by Karen Montanaro and Fritz Grobe. The evening includes the in-person finale of the theater’s […]
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Ann and Denny Breau at Farmington’s North Church
FARMINGTON — Husband and wife, guitarist Denny Breau and flautist Ann Breau, will be the summer evening performers at Farmington’s North Church at 7 p.m. Friday, July 20. Using his six-string guitar, Denny mixes genres — folk, Delta blues, country and jazz — “creating a totally accessible musical mélange that captivates as it entertains,” according […]
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Libra: Don't waste time
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gareth Bale, 29; AnnaLynne McCord, 31; Corey Feldman, 47; Will Ferrell, 51. Happy Birthday: Face the future with enthusiasm, and implement positive change that will encourage a more up-to-date appearance and media savvy. Reunite with people who intrigued you in the past. Look for new beginnings and opportunities that will […]
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Legion baseball: Pastime edges Bessey Motors, 3-2
LEWISTON — Hunter Landry drove in the game-deciding run, then later threw the game-ending pitch in Pastime’s 3-2 victory over Bessey Motors in an American Legion baseball Zone 2 clash Sunday. Two of the top teams in Zone 2 were knotted at 1-1 in the fifth when Landry followed Brock Belanger’s RBI single with one […]
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Kent strong, but Sea Dogs fall to Fisher Cats
Portland Sea Dogs pitcher Matt Kent winds up for a pitch during the first inning of a game against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Sunday in Portland. (Joel Page/Portland Press Herald Photo) PORTLAND — Portland Sea Dogs starter Matt Kent allowed only two earned runs over eight innings Sunday, but the offense and defense […]
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Auto racing: Kaffel notches first SLM win at Oxford
OXFORD — Ivan Kaffel sure knows how to draw attention to his rookie campaign in one of Maine’s most competitive classes. The 16-year-old driver from Raymond notched his first career premier division victory in dramatic fashion, holding off Winterport’s Ryan Deane by .068 seconds to claim the 50-lap Super Late Model Trophy Dash on Saturday […]
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Young Emerson in title form at Wiscasset
Jonathan Emerson drives under his father Zach going through Turn 4 at Wiscasset Speedway earlier this season. The third-generation driver from Sabattus is enjoying a solid season at Richard and Vanessa Jordan’s rejuvenated mid-coast oval. (Peter Taylor/Wiscasset Speedway) Another third-generation racer is starting to make quite a name for himself on the paved ovals of […]
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Gray-New Gloucester Middle School welcomes new leadership
GRAY — When students return to Gray-New Gloucester Middle School this fall, they will be greeted by a new principal and vice principal. Rick Hogan, 49, has been hired as principal and Kristen Dacko, 31, will join him as assistant principal. Hogan of Brunswick was most recently principal of Maranacook Middle School in Readfield. Earlier […]
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Family anglers
Beth LeBlanc of Auburn watches her 11-year-old son, Joseph, fish Sunday at the Lake Auburn inlet. LeBlanc’s husband, David, and 9-year-old son, Thomas, were also fishing nearby. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal)
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Bethel society replacing Moses Mason building
BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society has begun construction of a replica of an office and library that for 36 years belonged to Dr. Moses Mason. Mason (1789-1866) was one of Bethel’s most-renowned residents, according to the society. He worked as a physician and businessman, and served in many offices of public trust, including two […]