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Audition now for ‘Lessons and Carols’
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as we begin preparing our December "Ceremony of Lessons and Carols" concert. Drawing inspiration from the world-famous King’s College Cambridge Service of Lessons and Carols, our program blends carols both sacred and secular with seasonal readings, accompanied by a professional string quartet and performed in the beautiful Bowdoin College Chapel and Damariscotta Baptist Church.
Round Pond Players Coming to Bremen Union Church
Members of the Round Pond Players will perform at the Bremen Union Church from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15. There will be an intermission for snacks. The informal group has grown over the last few years into a pick-up music group that helps new musicians in the area make connections with more established musicians. It is always great fun to play with other musicians and learn new songs.
Free Labor Day Movie Event
Before heading back to school, come to the Harbor Theater in Boothbay Harbor at 7 p.m. on Sunday Sept. 1, for a free rockin’ retro blast to the past with “Grease” (1978, 1hr 50m) on the big screen. Starting at 6 p.m., there will be 1950s diner...
Senior Center’s annual Lobster Roll Dinner
The Wiscasset Senior Center will be having its Annual Lobster Roll Dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 5 p.m. Each meal will consist of two lobster rolls with clear lobster meat, corn chowder, garlic bread, steamed mussels, salad, corn on the cob, and blueberry cake with lemon sauce. The cost...
Thirsting for art on a hot August First Friday
This year’s August First Friday was just as hot as it was in 2023 – and not just because of the weather. The participating galleries – Boothbay Region Art Foundation, Gold/Smith, Studio 53, Joy to the Wind and Gleason Fine Art – all had high numbers of visitors – and sales, to boot!
SBC’s final 30th year season concerts and programs
Salt Bay Chamberfest (SBC)’s 30th anniversary season concludes in Damariscotta with an exciting concert featuring the powerhouse pianist Shai Wosner and the East Coast Chamber Orchestra in a special partnership between SBC and Portland Chamber Music Festival (PCMF). Grammy Award-winning violinist Jennifer Koh is also in residence this week. She will be featured together with Wosner in the concert and will also give a solo recital and a master class.
Children’s Day at BRVM: Fun, fun, fun!
It was a hot summer day Aug. 11, perfect for a Children’s Day celebration with a giant waterslide, at Boothbay Railway Village Museum, where 452 kids and parents spent the better part of the day entertained. Said Lori Reynolds, marketing director at BRVM, “The museum’s 60th birthday party for...
Library to welcome author Paul Doiron
Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library in partnership with the Opera House on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening with Maine author Paul Doiron. This free, community event will take place at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor located at 86 Townsend Avenue. No reservations are necessary. Doors open at 7 p.m. Arrive early to grab a good seat!
Aura Ellis + Flaura Flowers & Wine
Located on Main Street in the historic Union Block of Thomaston, Maine, Flaura Flowers & Wine emerges as a distinctive and engaging space that embodies the passion and dedication of Camden-native, Aura Ellis. The moment you walk through the doors, the bright sunlight shining through the front windows illuminates a collection of vibrant bouquets, lush topiaries, and an inviting selection of local sweets and expertly chosen wines.
Southport’s Larry Crane pens book about his military service
“At the Mercy of Chance” [Breadalbane Publishing July, 2024] is a memoir that recounts a young man’s journey from humble beginnings in small town Illinois to combat in Vietnam. The author, Larry Crane of Southport, graduated from the United States Military Academy, completed Airborne and Ranger training at Fort Benning, served three years in the infantry in Germany, and commanded a basic training company at Fort Knox before becoming chief advisor to the 23rd Vietnamese Ranger Battalion fighting in the Central Highlands. Crane’s military service is an eye-opening dive into the gritty reality of a junior officer’s active-duty experience overseas and how the sacrifices involved altered his life and his marriage.
1 high bidder at Bands for Books ’24 to become book character
Bands for Books is the major annual fundraising activity for The Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library. This year, we will celebrate our 10th anniversary and are planning another special evening. We are able to keep ticket prices at a pre-sale price of $20 each and $25 at the door the evening of the event. Look for our members at local events (Wiscasset Art Walks, summer events at the Library, etc.) or stop by the Library to purchase tickets. Also, you may call our treasurer, Lynn Maloney (207-798-2831) or email (lynnmaloney5@yahoo.com) to arrange for tickets. The event is a casual evening of fun.
News and notes from the Community Center
And the winner is ... Here’s another opportunity to win 10 more lobsters. The drawing will be held on Aug. 29, just in time for Labor Day Weekend! Each Thursday morning, we will be selling raffle tickets at the Farmers Market during August, and, of course, you can purchase your tickets (lots of them) at The Community Center Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ticket prices are the same: one ticket costs $15, three tickets cost $30. Each ticket is potentially worth 10 beautiful lobsters donated by Atlantic Edge lobstermen.
Southport Column: Poems, remembrances and more
Above is the first verse of one of two poems saved by Larry Bunkowske’s late wife, Joy. This poem was written in September 1935 by George Fred Murdock, and is published at the end of the column. The second poem, written by Grace Ambler and titled “On Sheepscot Bay” will be published in next week’s paper. Both poems are lovely tributes to Southport Island. I wonder if any of you reading this column have written a poem about Southport. If so, I hope you will share.
Author Talk: Ron Joseph August 24 @ 6pm
Maine author Ron Joseph to speak at The Whitefield Library. The Whitefield Library is pleased to host Ron Joseph, the author of Bald Eagles, Bear Cubs and Hermit Bill. In Bald Eagles, Bear Cubs and Hermit Bill, wildlife biologist Ron Joseph recounts his youth in central Maine, the importance of his family’s dairy farm, and his adventures in the field over the course of a career that spanned more than three decades. A gifted storyteller, he also introduces readers to other like-minded people and fascinating characters who have worked in some way to preserve the natural beauty of Maine. Joseph’s forty stories are told with the compassion and appreciation of a man who truly loves Maine, its people, and its many wonders. The book includes an introduction by Paul Doiron, author of the Mike Bowditch series of Maine crime novels and former editor-in-chief of Down East magazine.
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