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After three years, Fourth of July celebrations are mostly back to normal
As pandemic restrictions ease, there are more Independence Day events happening around Maine.
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10 places to play mini golf in Maine
There's a new course in Freeport, plus several that also have ice cream, batting cages and other attractions.
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Robert Solotaire captured places, including Portland, with his paintbrush
Maine Jewish Museum is displaying an exhibit of work by the late artist, a prolific painter of cityscapes and landscapes.
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The Portland-based band made just 500 copies of its sophomore album.
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Dan Chaimowitz already had the idea for 'Dole Mates,' a film about unemployed people struck living together. COVID helped complete the premise.
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The food truck-turned-restaurant by Mast Landing's Freeport tasting room is a worthy stop on its own.
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You can also see Carol Noonan with Duke Levine and Kevin Barry.
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See 'Heathers the Musical' in Portland.
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The track is a new single by the Portland-based singer songwriter who you can see tonight in Portland.
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Grab tickets for the ultimate Prince tribute in Arundel on Saturday.
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Listen to music, eat the state's iconic foods and celebrate community at these fun-filled festivals.
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Bread & Brews is happening Saturday in Unity.
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Eat It & Beet It offers all of its specialty burgers with either a beef or beet patty.
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Founded in 1964, the festival brings students from all over the world to study for six weeks with world-class classical musicians in Brunswick.
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The release show for Gallway's album with The Real Band is Saturday in Portland.
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All three shows are in Portland.
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The 2021 film is screening at Space this weekend.
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The new Old Port spot specializes in island-inspired drinks.
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Head out for these easy to moderate hikes then treat yourself to more leisurely activity afterward.
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From leisurely cruises to kayak tours, there are tons of ways to enjoy the coast up close.
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Arts and culture, community festivals, sporting events and more.
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These destination breweries offer a more relaxed vibe and more to do while you're there.
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If you're willing to dine early, settle for snacks or take a boat, you can still get a taste of these super-busy seasonal spots.
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The former Portland High School physics teacher has been with the team since 2000.
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Plus, details on the farmers markets happening near you.
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There are still plenty of seats left to see Australian guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel.
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The Brunswick music theater opens its season back on its home stage following previous years of pandemic-related disruptions.
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As far as brewery districts go, the Portland neighborhood has retained a certain authenticity so far but will continue to face development pressure.
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Catch a conversation with authors Julia Glass & Lily King in Portland on Thursday.
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The actor, who has made bold moves throughout her career, will be honored July 15 by organizers of the 25th Maine International Film Festival in Waterville.
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June is Pride Month, with events across Maine scheduled, including the Pride Portland parade, festivals and train and trolley rides.
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The new eatery in South Portland features creative sandwiches with names inspired by children's stories, including the Henny Penny, Peter Rabbit and Three Little Pigs.
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Catch shows from Melissa Ferrick, Kevin Kiley and Mount Eerie.
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See indie-folk act GoldenOak on Saturday night in Rockland.
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The new, one-day celebration Sunday at Thompson's Point is organized by Maine Academy of Modern Music, prompted partly by the scrapping of Portland's Old Port Festival in 2019.
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Plus, plenty of chances to see the Freeport Players' 'That’s Life: Comic & Poignant One-Acts' at Meetinghouse Arts.
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Portland filmmaker Ricardo Lorenzo tells the story of an artist trying to reclaim his superhero creations as they head to Hollywood without him.
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Bars and restaurants are donating part of the sales from their drink specials to LGBTQ-friendly organizations.
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The Bath ice cream parlor serves a variety of sandwiches and desserts, as well as refrigerated entrees to go.
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The non-mainstream festival will be held from June 13-18 at various locations in the Portland neighborhood.
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The Portland trio's album is available Friday.
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There's also an outdoor Portland Symphony Orchestra performance in Old Orchard Beach.
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See Canadian Celtic rock act Enter The Haggis is at Chocolate Church in Bath this weekend.
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The brewery and pub chain's Gorham headquarters has a crowd-pleasing menu and several seating options.
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They've added new play areas and exhibits, luxury cabins and educational and arts programming to the 96-year-old tourist spot. A theater piece called 'Caravan of Dreams' opens on the dunes Saturday.
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Expect new tunes from Lucy Kaplansky in Portland.
Press Herald Events
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Join us on Wednesday, June 29 at 8:30 a.m. at the Portland House of Music.
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This discussion took place on Wednesday, June 15.
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As the fish's annual migration begins again, this is the first year in centuries that alewives will be able to swim upriver to China Lake, a milestone that Gov. Janet Mills and others celebrated this week.
