ROCKLAND — George Chappell’s third book of poetry, “A Smattering of Stanley,” pays tribute to his late maternal grandfather, Stanley H. Hamm, a professional musician and bandleader from Dover-Foxcroft. The book also shares comments on nature, gun control, Hiroshima, substance abuse and warfare, as well as a coming-of-age memoir. Chappell said his grandfather, a widower, […]
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Heather Masse and Jed Wilson perform at Brick Church
LOVELL — The Brick Church for the Performing Arts, Christian Hill Road, will welcome Heather Masse and Jed Wilson for a return visit after last year’s benefit concert that filled the church at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2. This dynamic and engaging duo performs in theaters and venues across the country, including guest spots on Garrison […]
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Bates Dance Festival presents company nora chipaumire
The Bates Dance Festival presents company nora chipaumire, a Zimbabwean choreographer known for challenging and embracing stereotypes of Africa, art and the black performing body. Chipaumire and company perform “portrait of myself as my father,” a piece using a boxing scenario and elastic bands linking the performers to question family ties. Chipaumire’s residency includes a show and […]
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Westerhoff Family Foundation's final Rangeley concert
RANGELEY — Rangeley Friends of the Arts will present the Westerhoff Family Foundation concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. There is no admission fee but donations are gratefully accepted. This will be the Westerhoffs’ last concert in Rangeley, a place they have visited and […]
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Open air art show and sale in Rangeley
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts’ 38th annual “Art in August” will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, in the heart of Oquossoc Village. Artists’ exhibits will be in Oquossoc Park. This year’s offerings continue the tradition of presenting fine art and fine craft in the Rangeley Lakes […]
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Local historian releases new book
Local historian Douglas Hodgkin has written another biography — this time about a member of his own family. His great-grandfather, a farmer, local civic leader and Androscoggin County politician, is the subject of “Elwin E. Additon: Progressive Farmer and Politician.” Additon (1864-1942) owned a farm in Leeds and held many offices in town government, including […]
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Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival continues with chamber music
HARRISON — The third concert of the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival’s 46th season continues at the Deertrees Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 31. The festival presents a chamber music repertoire performed by internationally acclaimed artists for three more Tuesday evenings through Aug. 14. Composers sometimes like to surprise listeners with unexpected combinations of instruments. […]
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Vera Trafton is SugarWood's featured artist for August
FARMINGTON — Vera Hagemann Trafton will be the featured artist during August at SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway. Vera lives in Exeter, New Hampshire, but spends much of the summer in the home she designed for herself and her husband in Phillips. An open house reception will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. […]
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Book signing at The Tribune
NORWAY — Local jeweler and rock-hound Dennis Creaser has turned his creative hand to writing. He has published two books recounting occult stories that occurred locally. He will be signing his books from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at The Tribune, 430 Main St., Norway. For more information: 207-739-6200.
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CLT announces production crew for 'Young Frankenstein'
AUBURN — Director Chris Hodgkin has announced his crew for the upcoming Community Little Theatre production of the musical comedy “Young Frankenstein.” In this award-winning Mel Brooks musical, Frederick Frankenstein, grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor, and a leggy lab assistant, […]