BOSTON The Boston Bruins rookies opened camp at Ristuccia Arena at noon Wednesday. Being rookies, they had to wait their turn for ice time. Prior to the kids’ session, the veterans hit the sheet for one of their informal pre-camp twirls. Included among the varsity group were David Krejci, Milan Lucic, Brad Marchand and Dougie […]
September 2013
Broncos dismantle Ravens
DENVER Both the NFL opener and Peyton Manning were a little tardy. It was well worth the wait. Manning and the Denver Broncos waited eight long months, then another 33 minutes to get the season started because of a lightning storm. After three punts to start things off, Manning threw a record-tying seven touchdown passes, […]
Hey, coaches, the first day(s) are upon us!
BRUNSWICK Most coaches spend countless preseason hours strategizing, working with their players, getting them ready for the campaign that looms ahead. But, what about that first match, or that first game of the season? Is Opening Day any different than the fourth, fifth or even last game of the year? Is there any more thought […]
Maine State Ballet opens in Bath
BATH Maine State Ballet will open a ballet school in Bath this fall at the Universe Gym on High Street. The school will offer classes starting Sept. 10 for all ages ranging from 3 to teens and adults. This is the first satellite school for Maine State Ballet, the group said in a news release. […]
Corralling a chorale
TOPSHAM The Oratorio Chorale is gearing up for its 2013-14 season with a new musical director, a schedule of shows and a call for auditions. The Oratorio Chorale has a long and diverse history in the Midcoast cultural scene, with four decades of performances, 450 works performed by more than 100 composers, 300 “alumni,” six […]
‘Homer’s Civil War’ in Portland
PORTLAND The Portland Museum of Art will present a focused exhibition on Civil War-related imagery of the American artist Winslow Homer. On view at the musuem Saturday through Dec. 8, “Winslow Homer’s Civil War” will feature 30 wood engravings and other prints drawn from the PMA’s permanent collection. The exhibition also will examine the artist’s […]
‘Portland to Portland,’ paintings by Tim Banks
BRUNSWICK — The September show “Portland to Portland” is the featured exhibit in the Points of View Art Gallery, 18 Pleasant St., Brunswick. The exhibit will be available for viewing during the month of September, and an artist’s reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 13 during the Second Friday Art Walk. […]
Jazz trio in Phippsburg concert next Friday
PHIPPSBURG — Fresh from appearing at Maryland’s Silver Springs Jazz Festival, Noah Haidu will bring his acclaimed New Yorkbased jazz trio to perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at the Phippsburg Congregational Church. Through appearances at Birdland, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Blues Alley, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and a busy schedule […]
First Light Camera Club to meet
TOPSHAM — The First Light Camera Club of Brunswick will hold its first meeting of the season at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 at the Topsham Medical Building, 4 Horton Place, Topsham. The club meetings are generally 6:30 to 9 p.m. Yearly dues are $35. The club will be critiquing Best Shot images taken over […]