Jacob Jolliff was born into a musical family. His dad started him on the mandolin at age 7 and required him to practice 10 minutes a day. After six months of practicing this minimal amount, something clicked, and almost overnight he started putting in several hours of intense practice daily. And this hasn’t really changed […]
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Looking for ways to watch the eclipse? We’ve got you (totally) covered.
All you need to know about when, where and how to see the April 8 solar eclipse, plus events happening from southern Maine to Aroostook County, starting this week.
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From the Chocolate Church: Rejuvenate with post-ice storm shows
Now that we’ve made it through the nasty ice storm that flattened the Midcoast, music lovers can look forward to three performances coming up at the Chocolate Church in Bath — and we hope, warming weather. As the ice was building up on trees and roads last weekend, Saturday night’s performer, Screaming Orphans, cut its […]
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Leap into spring with these 11 events
Celebrate May Day, get tickets to the Sea Dogs, explore the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, and more.
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Cumberland woman kept quiet about her talent as a kid. Now, she’s singing on ‘American Idol’
Julia Gagnon, a senior at the University of Southern Maine, wanted to be on the internationally televised talent show as a way of sharing something with her birth mother in Guatemala. She’ll make her first appearance Sunday.
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Dress up a camel to bring splash of color to Desert of Maine
Freeport’s Desert of Maine is looking for local artists to add a splash of color to its sandy landscape. Design proposals are due by April 12, with artists asked to “consider the setting, landscape, ecology and history of the Desert of Maine.” The winner will be announced a week later. The winning artist will paint […]
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From the Chocolate Church: Misnamed group of musical Irish siblings take Bath stage
They don’t scream, and they’re not orphans. Saturday night’s show at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath, Screaming Orphans brings together four delightful sisters from Ireland known worldwide for their award-winning sound that combines pop, folk, and Irish music. “The Diver sisters’ trademark spine-tingling four-part harmony and mastery of their instruments combined with […]
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What does a Maine maple farmer put his syrup on? His answer’s short and sweet
Lyle Merrifield, the president of the Maine Maple Producers Association, answers five questions in advance of the annual Maine Maple Sunday weekend.
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Maine State Ballet to see whether the shoe fits
Get swept up in one of Maine State Ballet’s most beloved ballets. The classic tale of “Cinderella” is brought to life as an ordinary girl experiences a magical night at the prince’s ball thanks to her Fairy Godmother. Complete with Prokofiev’s soul-stirring musical score, Maine State Ballet’s “Cinderella” is filled with dancing, gorgeous sets and […]
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Schooner Fare brings shanties to stage for charity
Renowned Maine folk group Schooner Fare will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick at 7:30 p.m. on March 30 as part of the Concerts for a Cause series to raise money for Midcoast New Mainers and Oasis Free Clinics. Brothers Chuck and Steve Romanoff launched Schooner Fare with good friend Tom Rowe 49 […]