Former ‘American Idol’ contestant showcases her evolving voice for her first live performance on the ‘Wildflowers’ tour in the Midcoast area, from her newest album released over the summer.
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American roots musician to take the stage at Boothbay Harbor’s historic Opera House
Grammy-winning musician Dom Flemons will share his repertoire of over 100 years of American roots music with audience members at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House. Flemons is not only a folk musician and Black country artist but also a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music scholar, historian, actor, slam poet, record collector, curator, […]
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Patten Free Library’s Summer Reading 2025 challenge kicks off on Friday
Patten Free Library will kick off Summer Reading 2025 from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, June 20. Activities will include a bounce house, music, ice cream from Zellie’s and the opportunity to register for Summer Reading and collect a free book. “I want to make this summer about literacy of all kinds, and our theme of ‘Level […]
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Rockland library to host lawn concert featuring R&B band
The Rockland Public Library will present a lawn concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26, featuring The Sugar Snaps, an eight-piece R&B band. This event is free and open to all. The Sugar Snaps are a high-energy band from Midcoast Maine. Featuring powerhouse vocals and a classic horn section, the group brings to life the […]
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Scenic tour explores private gardens in Lincoln County
The Gardens of Lincoln County Tour will return on Saturday, June 21, offering a full day of exploring beautiful private gardens. After a sold-out event last year, the 2025 tour will feature a fresh lineup of gardens in one of the most scenic spots in the county. This self-guided tour will showcase a diverse range […]
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Wiscasset gallery celebrates artist’s 100th birthday with retrospective exhibition
Maine Art Gallery will present “Fiore at 100: Maine Observed,” a retrospective exhibition celebrating Joseph Fiore’s 100th birthday, from June 19 through Aug. 26. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, June 21. The exhibition will be enhanced by several related events. A catalogue with an appreciation by art writer Suzette McAvoy will accompany […]
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Cultural Crossroads: A 1-day celebration of musical traditions from Nova Scotia to New Orleans | Column
On Saturday, June 21, the sounds of fiddles, accordions, and soulful vocals will fill the air as “Cultural Crossroads” comes to life — a dynamic one-day event celebrating the rich musical heritage of our region: Acadian, Appalachian, Quebecois, and “cousin” traditions like Cajun, Creole, Celtic, and country. Co-presented by the Chocolate Church and acclaimed musicians […]
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Pride is resistance — and community | Column
Last weekend on the Brunswick Town Mall, the largest crowd to date gathered to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride as Resistance. Thousands of people of all ages and from all walks of life were invited to channel their energy of unrest, anger, sadness and shock — as well as hope, persistence, creativity, and joy — into a […]
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The mystifying sight of sturgeon leaping on the Androscoggin River | Column
It is always heartening, in a cultural environment that is typically filled with screens, to see a bunch of adults not looking at their phones, but instead shouting things like, “That’s amazing!” and “Oh my goodness, it was right there!” That’s the experience I recently had while having lunch with a colleague on the deck […]
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Rethinking lawns: Summer sprinklers, streams and sustainability
After three months of Southern Maine weekends that included at least some rain (sometimes disappointingly affecting planned outdoor activities), discussions of droughts seem unnecessary. The U.S. Drought Monitor reports this month that Maine is experiencing minimal drought conditions. This represents a significant improvement from previous years. Maine has experienced significant droughts as recently as 2020-2022, […]