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Day of Activities at Edgecomb’s Schmid Preserve
On Saturday, Sept. 7, the town of Edgecomb is offering a day of activities at the Schmid Preserve as part of the year-long celebration of its 250th birthday. Located at the end of Old County Road in Edgecomb, the Schmid Preserve consists of 766 acres donated by Charles and Constance Schmid to the town in 1979. The preserve provides public access to miles of trails, streams, wetlands, wildlife habitat, and historic sites. Numerous cellar holes, wells, mines, and stone walls provide glimpses into the lost settlement of Mount Hunger, a tight-knit community that was once large enough to have its own school and store.
Some workers concerned about returning to Brunswick airport after foam spill
BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- Workers were back on site at Brunswick Executive Airport Thursday cleaning up the spill of more than 1,000 gallons of firefighting foam. The spill took place in Hangar 4 after a faulty signal to the system caused the malfunction. As the cleanup continues, most people have returned...
Hearty Roots hosts ‘First Fire’
On Thursday, Aug. 23, Hearty Roots (HR) hosted a gathering on its newly acquired Bremen property to honor the land, express gratitude and appreciation for their donors and supporters, and share the vision for uplifting youth through HR’s nature-based programming. The “First Fire” ceremony was HR’s take on a ribbon-cutting. HR asked guests to contribute one rock to the new fire pit, while Program Manager Josh Leatham demonstrated his fire-starting skills via bow drilling. Deputy Director Jess Donohoe gave ceremonial remarks to the approximately 50 attendees. Olive Pine, an adventure mentor in training, strummed guitar and sang.
Local Authors To Be At Maine Book Fest
Authors Kay Tobler Liss, of Jefferson, and Laurel Dodge, of Nobleboro, will have a booth at this year’s Maine Book Fest in Waterville on Sunday, Aug. 25. The first festival was held last year in Hallowell, and this year festival has at least doubled in the number of authors and activities to take place, according to the founder, Maddie Smith.
One of America’s Finest Delis is Right Here in Midcoast Maine
An iconic sandwich shop in the Midcoast recently received national praise for being the "Best in Maine." The folks over at the legendary magazine Reader's Digest, recently put together a list of the very best delis in America. The magazine hooked up with the foodies at Taste of Home to determine the top spot in every state.
Scotland’s Skerryvore to perform at BH Opera House
Skerryvore, the acclaimed 8-piece band from Glasgow, takes the stage at Boothbay Harbor Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 plus fees. Advance discounted tickets at $30 are available only by calling the box office at 207-633-5159. The only authorized online seller of Opera House tickets is [boothbayoperahouse.com]boothbayoperahouse.com - other sites may sell audience members fraudulent tickets. Patrons should not use a reseller for this show - go directly to the venue to purchase.
Waldo Theatre gallery cultivates “Hope is a Seed” as September art exhibit
WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre, located at 916 Main Street, kicks off the Fall season with a September art gallery show featuring two refreshing Maine artists who share a focus on the human experience and cultural identity through their work in photography and printmaking. In “Hope is a Seed”, professional photographer Sean Alonzo Harris and printmaker Elizabeth Jabar highlight a variety of public engagement projects and print editions created by the two artists.
Boothbay Botanical Gardens, ME USA
My fiancé and I recently got engaged. We decided that we would have our engagement photos done at the Maine Botanical Gardens. Our love of gardening, flowers and one another brought us there. While taking our photos I noticed something in a bush. That’s when I reached in and found this cute quilted heart! We were amazed to have found something like that on such a special day. Now we will cherish that little quilted heart as it now holds apart of ours. Thank you to whoever decided to leave that heart behind!
Local artists star in current Maine Art Gallery show
New works by Lincoln County artists are among the oils, watercolors, collages, photography, prints and sculptures on exhibit in the Maine Art Gallery’s (MAG) current show, “Made in Maine.” The gallery, located on Warren Street in Wiscasset, includes works by Kathy Bouchard of Newcastle,Carol Wiley of Newcastle, and Irene Plummer of East Boothbay.
Salt Pond Studio Gallery Exhibits Photographer Thomas Petzwinkler
(Friendship, ME) Photographer Thomas Petzwinkler fills the Salt Pond Studio Gallery with “Chasing the Moment”, 24 photographic works illustrating specific moments of crystalline awareness experienced during his travels throughout Maine. Visitors are welcome to join Thomas for the opening celebration for his show on Saturday, August 31 from...
Jackie and Justin Rudy Close Out Concert Series
The Little Brown Church Music Series in Round Pond concludes for the season on Wednesday, Aug. 28 with a special show performed by the series’ hosts. Jackie and Justin Rudy, of Newcastle, will be joined by guitarist Neal Clark, of Dresden, to form Jackie Rudy & The Hand-Me-Down Bouquets.
Storytree Theatre children's program returns to the Merry Barn
The beloved Storytree Theartre run by Teralyn Reiter returns to the Merry Barn for a fall season!. Join us for a 12-week theatre adventure packed with fun and creativity! Students will cultivate the art of play, as they develop skills in performance, collaboration, and communication. Using our actor's tools of body, voice, and imagination, we’ll create original characters to put on a world premiere of an original play, written, designed, and performed for family and friends!
Call for Buskers for 2024 Pumpkinfest
Musicians, singers, magicians, and performers are invited to audition for this year’s Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta. The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta is held every year during Indigenous Peoples Day weekend. This year’s festival runs from Saturday, Oct.12 through Monday, Oct. 14. The buskers are a beloved part of the Pumpkinfest tradition, and return this year along with the Giant Pumpkin Parade and Pumpkin Regatta.
Summer’s last splash at the BRAF Gallery
As summer days grow shorter, the light continues to shine at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) Gallery where the September Members’ Artist Showcase will be unveiled on Aug. 28 and continue through Sept. 22. Featuring an array of artists working in diverse styles and mediums as well as subject matter, this September’s show will be the last member show of the 2024 summer season. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, Sept. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Celebrate summer’s end with KELT
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) is hosting a series of gatherings to close out the summer season and support the work of the land trust across the estuary. Join KELT staff, Board, and friends at upcoming events to sample the bounty produced in the Kennebec Estuary, support local businesses, and further KELT’s work to conserve and restore the natural places we all cherish.
Novel Jazz Swings To Skidompha To Benefit Library’s Little Food Pantry
Novel Jazz returns to the Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta on Friday, Aug. 30, for an evening of hot jazz. From 7-9:30 p.m. Novel Jazz will be playing an evening of hot swinging jazz out of the Great American Songbook, all to benefit Skidompha’s little food pantry. This year marks the 20th year Novel Jazz has been playing straight-ahead jazz for audiences throughout Maine and beyond. Collectively, the musicians share over two centuries of experience in the jazz idiom.
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