Local blues rockers Continental Shakedown will perform with special guest Mark Miller from 8-11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, at Gritty’s in Auburn. That same lineup will also perform on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Auburn Blues & Brews Fest at Festival Plaza on Main St in Auburn. The all-ages, free festival begins at 12:30 […]
September 2023
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Shaker Village hosts string and vocal trio in benefit concert
The Maine-based string and vocal trio of Boardman, Muise, and Gawler will perform a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, in the Meetinghouse at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester. This threesome of well-known Maine musicians, playing fiddles, cello, and guitar, will feature music inspired by a Scotch, Irish, and French […]
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Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio gets record 22 years in prison for Jan. 6 conspiracy
Tarrio wasn’t in Washington on Jan. 6 – he was arrested 2 days earlier in a separate case – but prosecutors say he helped put in motion and encourage the violence.
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Otherworldly interpretation of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to be staged at Deertrees Theatre
A modern staging of the Shakespeare classic, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” will be performed at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, and Saturday, Sept. 9, at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. This version is set during 1960’s America – a nation in transition, in the real-world city of Athens, Georgia. Serving today as a safe haven […]
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Sen. McConnell’s health episodes show no evidence of strokes or seizures, Capitol physician says
The assessments entailed several medical evaluations including a brain MRI. McConnell fell and suffered a concussion earlier this year.
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra seeking experienced musicians to audition
Area musicians are invited to contact the orchestra for a chance to play in the company’s 34th season in Topsham and Lewiston
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Auburn Community Concert Band invites new members to join
The Auburn Community Concert Band is looking for new members. This is an ideal opportunity for former high school and college band musicians to again experience the enjoyment of making music and performing in front of large audiences. Currently, the Auburn band has a specific need for additional clarinet players. Members must be able to […]
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Lobstermen help rescue fisherman who fell from cliffs in York
A man was fishing at Bald Head Cliff in York on Monday morning when he fell into the water, according to local fire officials.
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Local golf results
Fox Ridge Tuesday, Aug. 29 Maine Golf women’s results: Gross — Thea Davis/Lori Frost/Leslie Guenther/Kristin Kannegieser, 150; Mary Brandes/Ruth Colucci/Emily Jones/Elizabeth Wiltshire, 151; Carrie Baker/Kris Hughes/Meredith Koerner/Barbara Freeman, 156; Heather Adams/Cynde Dunn/Wendy Gushee/Kathleen Rokowski, 158; Nancy Carlson/Sally Stockman/Julie Treadwell/Susan Wootton, 158 Net — Melissa Dalfonso/Karen-Lee Moody/Celeste Ross/Sue Waltz, 128; Lois Adams/Jody Lyford/BJ Porter/Durice Washburn, 129; […]
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Robert Mac and Friend(s) to perform at the Chocolate Church Arts Center
Comedian Robert Mac and Friend(s) plan to perform at 7;30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. Mac started in standup in the last century and is finally figuring it out. Highlights include performing at Just For Laughs in Montreal (the industry’s premier festival), winning Comedy Central’s […]