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‘One Fine Day’: Painted stories from South Africa by Lynne Seitzer
Thursday, Aug.29 through Sept. 30 Joy To The Wind Gallery is presenting Lynne Seitzer’s painted stories from South Africa...called “One Fine Day.”. Some years back, Lynne and her husband John traveled to the Capetown area to research book illustration project for the then upcoming book “Come Walk With Me in the Fynbos” by Susan Schadler. When they weren’t hiking and documenting the Fynbos floral kingdom, they explored the city and its surrounds. Lynne was captivated by the vibrant people and rich colors. Over this past year she began painting a series of scenes from life there. To date, she has completed eight of these painted stories, which comprise “One Fine Day” stories from South Africa.
Summer pirate camp makes most of treasured island
Imagine being a pirate stranded on a Maine island. Like any good seafarer, you need a telescoping spyglass to peer over the horizon. Alas, all you have are raw materials: In this case, paper, tape and lenses. That was a scenario for campers at Burnt Island this summer where their pirate-themed experience used experiential learning to help teach science, history and all the island has to offer.
Consolidated completes 2nd phase of Harpswell fiber-optic expansion
Consolidated Communications has completed the second phase of its Fidium Fiber broadband expansion in Harpswell, bringing its high-speed internet service to an additional 2,700 homes and businesses. The Illinois-based company said the expansion, coupled with an earlier one in 2023, has made Fidium service available to more than 20,000 addresses...
NAMI Walks Maine 2024 – September 28 in Augusta
Every year, NAMI Walks Maine brings together participants from all walks of life to help raise awareness for mental health. Show your support on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Capitol Park, Augusta. From NAMI Maine:. Every year, NAMIWalks Maine brings our state together with participants from all walks of life. The...
4 children, 1 adult accused of assaulting 13-year-old in Wilton mobile home park
WILTON (WGME) -- Wilton police say four children and an adult have been arrested after allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old boy. Police say the assault happened in the Wilton Mobile Home Park a couple of weeks ago. They say the 13-year-old boy was assaulted with a weapon, held in a camper...
Maine Turnpike crash: Three seriously injured in rollover in Ogunquit
OGUNQUIT, Maine — A rollover crash on the Maine Turnpike Monday morning left three passengers with serious injuries and caused significant traffic delays. State police responded to the crash at 8:12 a.m. near mile marker 14 in Ogunquit. ...
Nick Hinkley scores pivotal win at Wiscasset Speedway
The last weekend in August is widely known as the biggest race weekend of the summer in Maine. Even with the hustle and bustle going on at other local short tracks in the area, Wiscasset Speedway still drew in a hearty crowd for their Group 1 and Enduro program on Saturday, Aug. 24.
Boothbay Fire Department’s cornhole tournament gets great support
Boothbay Fire & Rescue recently held their annual fundraising event on Aug. 18 at the main Boothbay fire station grounds, featuring an exciting day of cornhole and other activities. The event attracted semiprofessional teams from throughout New England, including three teams in the top ten rankings. Despite the overcast conditions and occasional rain showers, several hundred people came throughout the day to play cornhole and watch the various teams compete.
US National Parks receiving record-high gift of $100M
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The official nonprofit organization of the National Park Service is set to receive the largest grant in its history, a $100 million gift the fundraising group described as transformative for the country’s national parks. The National Park Foundation, which Congress created in the 1960s to support national parks, will receive the […]
Fire at Oxford sawmill causes millions in damages
OXFORD (WGME) -- The Oxford Fire Department says a fire destroyed theRecord Lumber Sawmill Friday night. Officials say the fire started around 11:24 p.m. at 60 East Oxford Road. No one was injured in the fire. The fire chief says while the cause is unknown, it's not considered suspicious. Officials...
Maine’s Most Popular Street for Trick or Treating Won’t Close This Year
Halloween is closer than you think, and one of the most popular places in Maine to trick-or-treat has major changes this year. WMTW reported that the town of Kennebunk won't be closing down Summer Street to traffic this year. If you've ever been Halloweening in Kennbunk, you know how popular...
School committee reacts to selectmen, residents' comments about budget
It was the first meeting for new school committee members Jesse Wright and Irene Marchenay, but the three-person board already has eight questions for Edgecomb selectmen. On Aug. 20, committee chairman Heather Sinclair led a discussion regarding selectmen’s comments in the Boothbay Register’s Aug. 15 edition, “Residents express concerns about tax bills.”
Sunday, August 25: Fiddles and Pipes
What happens when a mighty pipe organ meets a merry band of fiddles and mandolins? To find out, two Maine arts organizations have forged a new partnership – the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ (FOKO), based at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium, and 317 Main Community Music Center, in Yarmouth.
Gifford’s Ice Cream closes Farmington stand
One of the oldest Gifford’s Ice Cream stands across the state will be shutting its doors. The company announced on Facebook Wednesday that its Farmington stand will be permanently closed to the public. “We explored every possible option, but after many months of deliberation, our family made the heartbreaking...
Photos: Get a 1st Look at Latrice Royale in Ogunquit Playhouse's
RuPaul's Drag Race star Latrice Royale has become a fabulous man-eating plant from outer space in Ogunquit Playhouse's Little Shop of Horrors, running through September 21. Get a first look at the production, which began August 22 at the Maine theatre, in the gallery below. Royale leads the Howard Ashman-Alan...
Holden man on trial for hit-and-run in Brewer
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The trial began this morning for a Holden man facing multiple charges after authorities say he hit an elderly pedestrian on Eastern Avenue in Brewer last July and left the scene. 51-year-old David Mackenzie is charged with aggravated OUI, aggravated assault, and leaving the scene of...
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