The celtic band Còig will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. These talented and enthusiastic musicians easily shift between century old tunes of past generations to original and contemporary compositions, featuring the band’s range of over a dozen instruments (vocals, fiddles, piano, guitar, […]
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Maine Event Comedy plans show at Johnson Hall
Comedians Casey Crawford and Johnny Ater plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Johnson Hall, 280 Water St. in Gardiner. The Maine Event Comedy show also will feature Matt Fanikos and Ian MacDonald. Crawford’s well-crafted one-liners earned him a televised spot on Jimmy Kimmel Live; and Montreal’s prestigious Just for Laughs Festival. […]
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An evening of holiday music is planned in Rangeley
The Rangeley Community Chorus Women’s Ensemble plans to present its annual Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. in Rangeley. Special guests at this year’s concert are the Rangeley Ringers Handbell Choir. Those who attend will hear classic Christmas music and original holiday works […]
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Wynonna Judd to perform at Waterville Opera House
Wynonna Judd will take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. Respected by the millions of fans who are drawn to her music and talent, Judd’s rich and commanding voice has sold over 30 million albums worldwide spanning her 34-year career. As one-half of the legendary mother/daughter […]
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Author John Hodgkins plans book signing in Farmington
Devaney Doak and Garrett Booksellers will welcome local Temple author John Hodgkins for a meet and greet and book signing of his latest book, “Boiling Off: The Story of Maple Sugaring in Maine” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at the book store located at 193 Broadway in Farmington. “In Boiling Off,” […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 10
100 Years Ago: 1921 Auburn youngsters are finding the skating on the “Logan” exceptionally fine, it is said. Authorities say the ice is not yet safe, however. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Two St. Dominic High School students are devoting two hours each day to special training at the Healy Day Care Center. Marietta Lauze, daughter of […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 9
100 Years Ago: 1921 Tom Young, well known professional dancer and a native of Lewiston, has accepted Pecker Wood’s challenge to compete in a championship dancing contest and will appear in Beacon Hall Monday evening. Mr. Wood is conceded to be Portland’s champion dancer, but Lewiston people believe he will be defeated by Mr. Young […]
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Maine author releases poetry collection on brain injury and mental health
Maine native and author Annie Louise Twitchell has recently released “Blood Mother,” her thirteenth title. “Blood Mother” is an introspective collection of poems drawn from the experience of caring for her mother in the aftermath of an accident and a traumatic brain injury. “Blood Mother” was published on Dec. 1. “I cope with things by […]
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Maine author’s debut novel published
All were in pain. Would they find healing at the Bottle House?
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DaPonte String Quartet celebrates the holiday season with free concert
The DaPonte String Quartet celebrates the holiday season with a free presentation of its acclaimed “Maine’s 200th: Music of Early Maine” concert program at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Second Congregational Church in Newcastle. They are joined by guest artist Eric LaPerna on percussion for a concert that highlights significant events along […]