CASCO — Loon Echo Land Trust’s popular Acoustic Sunset Concerts Series on top of Hacker’s Hill Preserve on Quaker Ridge Road returns Wednesday, Aug. 8, for its seventh season. This summer’s opening concert will feature the vocals and guitar work of nationally renowned musician Bruce Marshall. A tireless performer with great originals, an expressive, soulful […]
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Artist reception for Shelah Horvitz at Weld library
During the month of August, paintings depicting scenes from Weld by artist Shelah Horvitz will be on display at the Weld Free Public Library. An opening artist’s reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. (Courtesy photo) WELD — “Heaven and Earth Paintings of Weld” by Shelah Horvitz will be on display in […]
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Winners of Bridgton's Art in the Park
BRIDGTON — It was a beautiful day for Bridgton’s Art in the Park this year, and Saturday, July 21, Shorey Park was filled with people out enjoying the day, buying art, listening to music and chatting with the many artists and nonprofit groups whose tents filled the park. Lovely paintings and appealing 3-D art was […]
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L.L. Bean part of shoe exhibits coming to Museum L-A
Five shoe companies have been invited to Museum L-A to tell their story of how they are still making shoes in Maine to this day. Representatives from L.L. Bean were the first of the five to start installing a new display in the museum’s permanent gallery space, including machinery, photos and, of course, Bean boots. […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 1
100 Years Ago: 1918 (Ad for a local store): There are about a dozen parasols left that formerly sold at $1.08, $2.50, $2.71. and $3 which we shall place on sale Monday morning at just half price. 50 Years Ago: 1968 Work being done toward securing statewide approval of a bond issue for a […]
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Rob Duquette to perform free family concert
The Auburn Public Library will host Maine musician and singer Rob Duquette at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, for a free family concert. Duquette sings original music accompanying himself on xylophone, guitar, ukulele and percussion from around the globe. In addition to playing for kids around the country, Rob is also a member of Jonathan […]
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Music festival continues at Deertrees Theater
HARRISON — The Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival’s 46th season continues at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Road. Widely known as the summer’s highlight for many residents and visitors, the festival’s concerts have garnered a reputation for presenting five extraordinary concerts performed by 26 internationally acclaimed artists in a woodland setting with powerful […]
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Maine Event Comedy presents Mark Scalia at Baxter Brewing
LEWISTON — Maine Event Comedy presents 28-year comedy veteran Mark Scalia at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at Baxter Brewing. He’ll be joined by Mike Holmes, Arty Przychodzki and host Mark Turcotte. Scalia has entertained thousands of people across the U.S. and Canada. Since starting his career in Boston, he’s developed into a strong headlining […]
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Monmouth Fair to start Wednesday
MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Fair will run this week from Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 1 to 4, at the Monmouth Fairgrounds, 79 Academy Road. This is a small, family-oriented agricultural fair with midway, animal exhibits, crafts and animal pull events. Major events will include live music, 4-H events and exhibits, horse and ox pulling and […]
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Looking Back on July 31
100 Years Ago: 1918 The Salvation Army kettle has made its appearance once again on the street and quite a number of nickels and dimes have found their way into it to swell the fund for the poor children’s picnic which will probably be Thursday, Aug. 8. This is one of the army’s “worthy” efforts […]