HARRISON — The Encore/Coda Chamber Orchestra concert on Monday, July 18, at Deertrees Theater will begin with Mozart’s “Overture to Don Giovanni.” “The overture is really great,” conductor Christopher Ramaekers said. “It starts with a big chord, D minor, that’s supernatural and eerie; but after the intro, it becomes a fast and happy piece.” The […]
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Harrison hosts annual Olde Home Days July 7-9
HARRISON — The annual Olde Home Days festival will take place July 7-9 at Crystal Lake Park, with a kickoff 5K road race Wednesday, July 6. Packed with fireworks, carnival rides, local treats and entertainment, the event raises money to support the children of Harrison throughout the year ahead. The Harrison recreation program’s 5K road […]
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‘Monsters!’ puts midlife meltdown to music
HARRISON — Deertrees Theatre, G.P. Productions and Image Theater will present “Monsters! the Musical” on Aug. 17-21 at Deertrees Theatre. The comic musical, revolving around a 40th birthday celebration that stirs up a bevy of monsters, captures the humor, angst and insight experienced at life’s milestones. Samantha, a Manhattan stockbroker, is visited by her domineering […]
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Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival: Concerts will feature classical masters, Hungarian folk tunes and sounds of humpback whales
HARRISON — The Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival will return to Deertrees Theatre for its 39th season of chamber music performances on Tuesday evenings during July and August. Concerts will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on July 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 2, and 9. Laurie Kennedy, in her 26th year as music director, has arranged […]
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Lake Region will stage timeless love story
HARRISON — Lake Region Community Theatre will present “Cinderella,” Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical treatment of the romantic fairy tale, at Deertrees Theatre over two weekends this month. Performances will be on June 17-19 and 24-26. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15, $12 for children 12 […]
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Harrison ready for town meeting Tuesday
HARRISON — Campaign signs for the June election are conspicuously absent here, a reflection of the fact that there are no locally contested races for public office. Elections on Tuesday will be followed by the annual town meeting on Wednesday to act on $1.9 million in town spending and $3.4 million in education spending. Matthew […]
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Clambake planned in Bothbay Harbor
HARRISON — Recreation Director Paula Holt has announced that a clambake on Cabbage Island in Boothbay Harbor will be held Aug. 17. The cost is $78, includes coach bus, boat and meal, for nonresidents and $68 for Harrison residents. A $30 nonrefundable (after Aug. 5) deposit is due at sign-up, Holt said. The balance is […]
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Fifth-graders holding fundraiser
HARRISON — Fifth-graders from Waterford and Harrison are trying to raise money to fund their trip to Camp Kieve in October. On Sunday, June 12, there will be a buffet brunch at the Olde Mill Restaurant. The brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will cost $12.99 for adults and $6.99 […]
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Harrison youth soccer registration set for Tuesday
HARRISON — Youth soccer registration for boys and girls entering grades 1 through 6 in the fall will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 7 in the school gym. The fee is $30 per child or $55 for a family. Checks are payable to the Oxford Hills Athletic Boosters. Recreation Director Paula […]
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Harrison to unveil Walk of Honor Monday
HARRISON — The town’s annual Memorial Day parade will step off at 9 a.m. in front of the United Parish Congregational Church on Monday, May 30. The day will be highlighted by the unveiling of the new Walk of Honor at Memorial Common in front of the library and an address by guest speaker retired […]