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Connor McGrath headlines comedy show at Denmark Arts Center
Denmark Arts Center presents Lakeside Laugh Labs featuring comedian Connor McGrath with opener Leah Douglass at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12. Lakeside Laugh Labs is a series featuring some of New England’s best up and coming comedians. McGrath has performed comedy throughout North America since 2011. He was voted “Maine’s Best Comedian” by the […]
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Lakewood Theater to stage ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ Aug. 18
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” based on the popular 1988 MGM film, will be staged Aug. 18-27 at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. The production will be staged at 8 p.m. Aug. 18-20 and Aug. 25-27; 4 p.m. Aug. 21; and 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Sophisticated, suave with a good dash of mischief, […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 10
100 Years Ago: 1922 Owing to the increase in entries the past two years and rapidly growing interest in the Art and Fancy Works Department in the Exhibition building at the State fair, the section always occupied by this feature will have an increase in space this season. There will be many new exhibitors this […]
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Music in the Park to feature Darby Sabin
Singer-songwriter Darby Sabin will play a Music in the Park concert from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, in French Falls Park in Jay. Sabin is a multi-instrumentalist sharing “Folk, Soul and Bluesy Rock n’ Roll from the Foothills of Western Maine.” This is a free concert. Bring your own chairs or a blanket for […]
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The River Comics bring pair of standup shows to Craft Brew Underground
The River Comics host two stand-up comedy shows this weekend at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. Host Adam Groppman brings five of the region’s best stand-up comedians: Audrey Farber, George Newton, Greg Baker, Ian MacDonald, and Nick Gordon to the stage for the six by ten show – where each comic gets ten minutes to try […]
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Pat Colwell featured at Music for Mavis concert
Pat Colwell will perform a Music for Mavis Tuesdays at the Gazebo concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 98 Mathews Way, in Turner Center. He will perform a mix of Motown and Memphis soul music. Upcoming Music for Mavis concerts will feature: Denny Breau, Aug. 9; Pat Colwell, Aug. 16; Dirty McCurdy, Aug. […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 9
100 Years Ago: 1922 A bolt of lightning, entering the kitchen of William Wood’s home in Leeds, this week, whizzed under the cook-stove, removed a streak of fur from the cat’s back, and then knocked Mr. Wood down. He picked himself up uninjured, only to be knocked down a second time as another bolt followed […]
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River Arts plans opening reception for Elaine Abel and Elizabeth Palmer show
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts plans to hold an opening reception for Elaine Abel and Elizabeth Palmer’s gallery show from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the gallery at 36 Elm St. Their show “Realism, Two Views” will be in the River Room gallery Aug. 11-31. This collaboration displays their unique vision in depicting ordinary […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 8
100 Years Ago: 1922 The North Auburn Grange will hold its annual outing at Bear Pond, Saturday, August 13. William Bennett will make a round trip for those who are unable to obtain proper vehicles. 50 years Ago: 1972 Heavy equipment and several men are currently involved with preparing the Plummer and Merrill Funeral Home […]