From bluegrass, to soft drinks to hot-air Boo-Loons and more, the region will offer plenty to enjoy this summer.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
A summer festival will rise again in Portland
Resurgam, planned for June, will be a music and arts event that organizers hope can fill some of the void left by the ending of the Old Port Festival.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls to hold public hearing on permit for Apple Pumpkin Festival
Selectmen will also discuss on Tuesday whether to put a question before voters on Nov. 2 to allow marijuana-related businesses in town.
Posted inMaine
Maine’s fairs, and some festivals, plan to return this summer and fall
By making adjustments and preparing to pivot, many organizers of the outdoor events believe they can safely resume the traditions this year.
Posted inOut & About
Great Falls and a great balloon festival in Lewiston
The annual balloon festival in Lewiston is just one of the great things happening in western Maine this summer. Here’s a sample of activities to choose from.
Posted inEncore, sj-web, The Franklin Journal
Mysterious graffiti artist Banksy explored by UMF New Commons Project
FARMINGTON — An anonymous and mysterious England-based street artist, political activist and international icon, Banksy and his work are the subject of the next New Commons Project events at the University of Maine at Farmington. Selected by “Time” magazine for its 2010 list of the world’s 100 most influential people, Banksy has baffled the world with […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Thomas "Hutch" Hutchisen
SOUTH PARIS — Thursday, March 15, was the last day of an always-interesting adventure I’ve been on, and quite a ride it was for me, Thomas “Hutch” Hutchisen, 62, of South Paris. But now pain free, I’m off on the next adventure same way I came into this one, naked, wide-eyed, and screaming for excitement. Born […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Maine takes a starring role as film festival rolls to an end
Julia Haltof chats with Anna Gravel and Ranin Brown before the premiere of the movie “Island Zero” at the Emerge Film Festival. Haltof was on the crew of the movie and Gravel was on the cast. Director Josh Gerritsen and Producer Mariah Klapatch discus their movie “Island Zero” with Emerge Film Festival moderator Allen Baldwin […]
Posted inSpecials
Mark your calendar for these annual events
When it comes to special events, fairs and festivals, Maine has something for everyone. Whether it’s honoring food, history, heritage, or one of the four seasons, Maine celebrations are known for their authentic charm. The following is just a sample of the events taking place year round. For a complete list, log on to www.visitmaine.com. […]