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FOOD & DRINK
Years After It Closed, Central Maine Residents Still Feel the Loss of This Beloved Restaurant
If you have lived in an area for more than a few years, there is a good chance that you have witnessed the closing of a favorite restaurant. While it is always tragic to see the closure of a local business, we normally get over it within a few weeks. We move on and find another place to eat.
Free Wednesday Night Concerts Continue This Week With Duke Dog Duo
We're super-excited that our SummerFun Concert Series has returned for another year here in Central Maine. If you haven't heard, we've moved the concerts back to their original location in downtown Augusta behind Water and Front Streets. You see, for the last several years, we've been hosting the concerts at Mill Park.
Wild about blueberries: Maine gears up for a fruitful celebration
Wild Blueberry Weekend is approaching and whether you pick them off the bush or put them in pancakes, there are endless things to do with Maine’s most famous fruit. Wild blueberries have been a staple in Maine for centuries. So, it’s only right that we spend a weekend celebrating.
Local author presents classic film ‘That's Entertainment!’
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the acclaimed documentary “That’s Entertainment!” with a special screening at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta Saturday, Aug. 3 at 2 p.m. This year marks the centennial of the founding of film studio Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), which produced a series of musicals whose...
New Yorker cartoonist hosts conversation, laughs in Damariscotta
DAMARISCOTTA (WGME) – There was plenty of laughter at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta Thursday night. Liza Donnelly, a cartoonist and writer for the New Yorker, hosted a conversation about women cartoonists, the history of cartoonists and her new documentary film. Donnelly has been a cartoonist with the New...
Call for artists: ‘Abstract’ show at River Arts
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for their upcoming juried show, “Abstract.” Artists are invited to submit works that are nonrepresentational as well as abstract work inspired by landscape, figure or still life. Submissions are now open until the drop off deadline Saturday, Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. The gallery is pleased to announce the juror will be Alan Crichton of Liberty, Maine.
CRITTER CHATTER: A new chapter at Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center
As noted in last month’s article, rehabber Don Cote at Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center was hospitalized for a week in late May. I’m relieved and happy to report that his recovery at home is going well and as we expected, it didn’t take long before he started taking calls about orphaned and injured critters. In fact, we recently purchased a new answering machine with a volume enhancer so he doesn’t miss any!
Sandy River Ramblers to Play at Lincoln Home Lobsterbake August 10
The Annual Lobster & More community event returns to The Lincoln Home Saturday, August 10, with a lively five member bluegrass band, The Sandy River Ramblers. The fundraiser will be held 4-7pm under a large tent, rain or shine. Mouthwatering Maine lobsters, barbecue chicken, clams, Damariscotta River oysters, corn on the cob, potato and pasta salads, and delicious blueberry cake will be served. Wine, beer and a soecialty drink will be available for purchase.
The Round Pond Chronicles of Adelaide Butman
(This abbreviated profile of Deborah Nichols Morton constitutes the 13th submission to “The Round Pond Chronicles of Adelaide Butman.” The next installment will be the last, highlighting Adelaide’s full life after leaving Westbrook and Round Pond.) “There is often a single shadowy figure among the pantheon of...
Chats With Champions welcomes Ruth Monsell
Chats with Champions is proud to present Ruth Monsell on Thursday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m. in Porter Hall at Skidompha Public Library. Ms. Monsell will talk about her biography, “Frances Perkins: Champion of American Workers.”. Under President Roosevelt, Perkins was the first female cabinet member and Secretary of...
Maine Art Gallery ‘Made in Maine’ Reception July 27
Works in painting, drawing, textiles, sculpture, photography, and assemblage by members of the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset will be on exhibit from Thursday, July 25 to Wednesday, Sept. 8. An opening reception for this energetic and eclectic show will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. Music...
Friends of WPL time another book, bake sale with concert Aug. 8
On Thursday, Aug. 8, “White Beards,” a classic rock group, will be performing on Wiscasset Common from 6 to 8 p.m. They will be performing their usual mix of oldies which always gets the audience singing and dancing. The Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library will be holding...
Merry Barn welcomes J. Scott Thompson to Music Series
We are excited to welcome Georgia native J Scott Thompson to the Merry Barn stage. J Scott brings his distinct, country, Americana-infused sound to Music at Merry Barn on Saturday, July 27. Thompson is an audience favorite endearing himself to crowds nationwide with his warm, easy going personality, powerful voice,...
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