ROCKPORT — Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School plans to hold the Young Stars of Maine prizewinners concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at the Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. The Young Stars of Maine program highlights excellence and commitment in emerging musicians from Maine in eight different categories, representing a diverse array […]
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Looking Back on June 2
100 Years Ago: 1921 The “Bog Town Minstrels” is to be repeated Friday night in Murray Hall in Mechanic Falls. There will be new jokes and a good program is assured. The proceedings will go for an outing for those taking part in the show. 50 Years Ago: 1971 With many citizens looking on, Auburn […]
Jody Boys to perform at Music for Mavis concert series
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo features Jody Boys at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1. Jody Boys is a five-member band with Jody Alexander on vocals; Dave Foster on keys, guitar and vocals; Cris Hart on guitar; Ray Lacombe on bass; and Graham Duval on drums. They cover an eclectic mix of rock, […]
No Shoes Nation Band to perform at The Elm
A Kenny Chesney Tribute: No Shoes Nation concert is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at The Elm, 21 College Ave. in Waterville. The band brings to life Kenny Chesney’s incredible catalog of Billboard Charting hit songs from his top selling albums. The No Shoes Nation Band recreates the thrill and excitement of a […]
Looking Back on June 1
100 Years Ago: 1921 Auburn and Lewiston paid their respects to the living and the dead, both the heroes of the last war and those of a half century ago on Monday. A parade formed in Auburn at 10 am and after traversing the line of march disbanded in Court Square where exercises were held […]
Plein air workshop to begin Aug. 24
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will sponsor a plein air workshop Aug. 24-27 with watercolor artist Michael Vermette. The workshop is two and a half days of instruction over a four-day period, open to adult artists of all ability levels, utilizing the sites on The Artists Trail. The Artists Trail is a joint project […]
James Montgomery concerts set for June 4, 5
Blues Legend James Montgomery will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St. in Madison. Old Blues Cats will open at 6 p.m. Montgomery has toured with many artists, including Aerosmith, The J. Geils Band, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, The Allman Brothers, The Steve […]
The Table to offer free clothing, breakfast and outdoor events
NORWAY — The Table located at 160 Main St. has a busy month planned for June with the weekly free clothing give away, free breakfast (Norway Grange), recovery groups and kayaking on area bodies of water. The organization will offer free clothing on Saturdays in June from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be […]
Looking Back on May 29
100 Years Ago: 1921 The returning parade of automobiles last night brought home a weary looking throng of pleasure seekers. The steady stream of cars passing thru the city lasted way into the night and the Lake Grove Electrics were loaded with passengers. Many of the automobiles still carried their flags and bunting from the […]