Author Betty Culley will discuss her book, “The Name She Gave Me,” as part of the Author Series at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, at the Denmark Arts Center. A heartbreakingly beautiful novel in verse about adoption, family, friendship, and love in all its many forms, from the acclaimed author of “Three Things I […]
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‘Magician for Non-Believers’ brings magic and humor to Denmark Arts Center
Peter Boie will present “Magician for Non-Believers,” a family fun event, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, at Denmark Arts Center. Combining original mind-blowing magic and a heavy dose of humor is Boie’s secret to success. Boie first became fascinated with magic when he was 11 and he stumbled across a magic book at […]
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Sandy River Ramblers to give concert in Rangeley
The Sandy River Ramblers will perform in a concert presented by Rangeley Friends of the Arts as part of the Indoor Concert Series at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 5, at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. The Sandy River Ramblers is a Maine bluegrass band with a heavy emphasis on original songs about Maine. The […]
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Scottish fiddler Louise Bichan to visit Old South Church
Old South Church Concert Series presents Louise Bichan, currently Maine-based Scottish fiddler and photographer in concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, at the Old South Church, 235 Main St., in Farmington. Bichan continues her unique musical and sentimental journey, between her native northern Scottish isles and coast-to-coast Canada, in the footsteps of her […]
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Pat Pepin, Steve Jones to entertain at Music for Mavis concert series
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo music series presents Pat Pepin and Steve Jones from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, at the gazebo in Turner. These two powerhouses join forces to get the crowd up on their feet. Pat is without a doubt one of the most entertaining blues performers around and Steve […]
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Maine Jazz Camp faculty and students to perform in series of concerts
University of Maine at Farmington
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Two comics co-headlining show at Great Falls Comedy Club
Two of Maine’s best up-and-coming comics Alex Temple and Casey Watson take the stage beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Temple has been performing around New England and in New York City and recently moved on to the next round of the Last Comix Standing comedy […]
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‘The Comedy of Errors’ opens Camden Shakespeare Festival
Shakespeare doubles the laughs in Camden this summer
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Looking Back on July 2
100 Years Ago: 1924 Doris E. Benson, the 10 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Benson of High street in Lisbon has been awarded a five dollar prize by the Lewis E. Myers Co. of Valparaiso, Indiana for a drawing which was a River Landscape. Her sister, Arline, six years of age received […]
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Aries: Take time to examine your options before you retaliate. Protect your heart, possessions and cash.
Happy Birthday: Communication will be the key to getting what you want. Direct your questions and discussions to those in a position to help you excel. Be the one to follow through and get things done, and everything else will fall into place. Strike while the iron’s hot and get the highest return. Let your […]