“Downsville Town,” says the prophet, “trembling along its orbit to the vortex sun that waits beyond the no-color and the night-cadenzas of snores and grunts and sighs.” As dawn rises on Downsville, we are introduced to the boyhood home, and family and friends of, Telemachus Clay. It is a story of the yearning of a […]

BATH On Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library will mark the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War with an engaging presentation that explores Lincoln, the man and the myth. From humble beginnings to the national stage, Lincoln’s views on slavery, race and how best to preserve the union were constantly evolving. […]

LISBON Fourth grade drama club students at Lisbon Community School (LCS) take a break during a recent rehearsal of the musical tribute by Roger Emerson and John Jacobson, Destination: America! The performance is scheduled on stage at the LCS Campus on 33 Mill St. in Lisbon on Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7. Curtain […]

BRUNSWICK — Arts Are Elementary has issued its annual Call for Proposals for Artists-in- Residence for the 2015-16 academic year. All residencies will take place during the school day in Brunswick’s public elementary schools and in St. John’s Catholic School. Applications are available on the Arts Are Elementary website at artsareelementary.org. Proposed residencies must tie […]

BRUNSWICK — Each year, Brunswick Hotel celebrates Maine’s coldest weather by throwing the hottest party in Brunswick. This year’s Ice Bar will be better than ever with carved bars on the patio pouring icy beverages, live entertainment, and — new this year — raffles and prizes for attendees. The bars will be open from 5-10 […]

BATH The Sagadahoc History and Genealogy Room announces its eleventh annual Town History Series, jointly sponsored by the Patten Free Library and the Bath Historical Society. On five Saturday mornings in January and February, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., people from the five towns that support the Library will present aspects of their towns’ histories in the […]

PORTLAND You have the extraordinary chance to experience the wonders of Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory! A talented ensemble of young actors will bring this story to life for young audiences through an immersive re-telling of the story at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine February 13-22. Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” […]

BOWDOINHAM The annual Ice & Smelt Festival organized by the Merrymeeting Arts Center will take place in Bowdoinham next Saturday from 1-6 p.m. at 9 Main St. (grey building with red roof down by the river). Once again a highlight of the afternoon will be a Best Beard Contest cosponsored with the Maine Facial Hair […]