FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) – Kenny Chesney and his ex-wife Renee Zellweger were seen together recently in a sandwich shop near Nashville, Tenn.Chesney’s publicist, Holly Gleason, however, says not to read too much into the sighting and that they have no plans to remarry.“They’re friends,” Gleason said. “The media made so much more out of everything […]

AUBURN – As Mainers face the financial burden of heating their homes this winter, local blues musicians are taking notice. The Maine Blues Society and Clear Channel Radio will sponsor a three-day fundraising benefit for fixed-income heating assistance Jan. 20- 22 at three different venues.Friday, Jan. 20, Kevin and the Steeldrivers will perform from 8 […]

GRAY – The Fiddlehead Center for the Arts will celebrate its fourth birthday tonight with Esperanza, a 10-piece Latin salsa band, performing at the Spring Meadows Golf Club. Tickets are available at Fiddlehead Center, 688-2244, or online at www.fiddleheadcenter.org, under events. Fiesta tickets, $35, include a one-hour salsa lesson, from 7 to 8 p.m.. The […]

AUGUSTA – The Augusta Civic Center will provide the backdrop for the Northeast Horsemen’s Conference and Trade Show, now in its 12th consecutive year, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14 and 15. Combining an educational agenda format with a diverse trade show, the event features nationally recognized guest speakers, as well as regional and local favorites.Seminar […]

TURNER – The Leavitt Area High School Thespians Drama Team will present “The King and I” tonight and Saturday, Jan. 14, as the second production of its 2005-2006 drama season.This Rodgers and Hammerstein production is a musical adaptation of “Anna and the King,” based on the autobiographical story of governess Anna Leonowens of England who […]

By Noah Davis,Special to Encore Many bands have rumors, even legends, of wild events that took place while on tour. For most, these stories are subject to serious exaggeration. For the Los Angeles-bred Mötley Crüe, however, virtually everything one hears is true. Sometimes, it appears as though the band even encourages insane behavior. Ever since […]

BUCKFIELD – The Oddfellow Theater will present its fourth annual Odd Fest featuring expert jugglers, comedians, physical comics and musicians tonight and Saturday, Jan. 14.Shows will be hosted by stand-up juggler Michael Miclon. Each night will feature different acts, so audiences will get an an entirely new show.Odd Fest is a benefit performance for The […]

FREEPORT – Among the new features of the 6th Annual Maine WinterFest, to be held Jan. 14-16, is a large display of the latest in snowmobiles and eco-friendly snowmobile technology.The theme of this year’s festival featuring snow and ice carving by professional and amateur snow and ice carvers from around the world is “The Sky’s […]

Snow-shoeing parties are getting to be quite the thing in many cities and it is not improbable that one may soon be arranged for in this city. According to the enthusiasts there are several parties each week containing but from two to five of their number. This should be larger they believe with the large […]

NEW YORK (AP) – Ted Koppel, who ended a quarter-century run on ABC News’ “Nightline” in November, will join NPR.NPR announced Thursday that, starting in June, Koppel will provide commentary about 50 times a year to its programs “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered” as well as “Day to Day,” its new midday newsmagazine. He […]