MERCER — The Maranacook String Band will bring their beautiful Appalachian-sounding vocal harmonies and hot instrumental skills to the Mercer Community Center on Saturday, July 25. The String Band, which was founded at Maranacook Community High School in 2009 as part of the Gifted & Talented Education Program, has drawn large audiences and rave reviews all […]
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Sparrow’s Nest Theater’s “Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will” starts Thursday
INDUSTRY — Family dynamics highlight The Sparrow’s Nest Theater’s latest production, “Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will,” with performances starting Thursday, July 16. Evening performances take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. with a matinee planned for Sunday, July 19, at the theater located at 1114 West Mills Rd. Set in Texas, […]
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Gov. LePage takes center stage in ‘craziest politicians’ book
By Ann Wood What do Gov. Paul LePage, Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford have in common? They are among the politicians journalist-author Brian O’Connell considers “downright dangerous leaders, as well as just plain stupid lawmakers from around the world,” and are featured in his new book, “The Fat Boy with […]
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Crowley brings yurts, and ‘Survivor,’ to Maine
GRAY — After winning “Survivor: Gabon,” Bob Crowley wanted to give back to Mainers. What better way to do that than to hold a four-day Survivor-like challenge on his land in Durham to benefit veterans? Visitors to the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray this weekend will get to learn all about the Durham Warrior Project and […]
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For your Fourth, fireworks on your plate
I grew up with no spicy foods, and before you say, who didn’t? I’ll remind you that most cultures, apart from Maine, can put something fiery on the table. A few years before I was born my maternal grandfather died of a perforated ulcer. In those days everybody thought that ulcers were caused by spicy […]
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Poet’s Corner
THE MOOSE The moose is a beautiful animal to see during the day in the marshy woods. But a frightful sight to be seen at night! The moose is the same color as the road, ‘dark’. All you see when you drive is the moose’s tall legs at night! It’s not a good thing to […]
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Farmington First Friday Art Walk & More today
Shown below is the line-up for Farmington’s First Friday Art Walk & More for July 3rd: Buskers Alley Live music with local street performers featuring Ukulele music and the vocal styling of Anna, the singing seamstress. All musicians are invited to join in on Main Street to show their talents! Calico Patch Art display with […]
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Poet’s Corner
What is love? Is love between two people who like each other? Is love between a parent and their children? Is love between brothers and sisters? Is love among family and friends? Is love of nature and the beauty of it? Is love of our freedom and country? Is love of monetary value that we […]
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Heather Pierson Trio playing in Vienna tonight
Libby Harville of Vienna sent me the following information about tonight’s event at the Union Hall. Heather Pierson Trio at the Vienna Union Hall, Friday, June 26. Heather Pierson, an award-winning pianist, multi-genre singer/songwriter, arranger, bandleader, and performer will be performing with her trio at the Vienna Union Hall on Friday, June 26 at 7 […]
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The dinosaur ate my homework
There is nothing I can say or do, short of killing you, that will keep you from seeing Jurassic World. In fact, you have probably already seen it. If you are 15 years old or younger, you have probably already seen it more than twice. We’ve been conditioned since babyhood to love dinosaurs – exhibit […]