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Has the Iconic Big G’s in Winslow, Maine, Really Closed Permanently?
For nearly four decades, people in Central Maine have known that Big G's Delis in Winslow was the place to go for a great sandwich. Actually, Big G's not only served some of the best sandwiches in all of Maine, but also the biggest. These culinary delights were large enough to feed the average adult male for two meals.
Nonagenarian writes book, shares at reading in Palermo
Guest speaker Jeannette Wood Scates shared excerpts from her recent memoir, There Wasn’t Always Peace in the Valley, with an appreciative audience at the Palermo Library’s 22nd annual board meeting, held July 14 at the library. The valley is Hostile Valley in eastern Palermo, where Scates and her...
Waterville hosting 27th annual Maine International Film Festival
WATERVILLE -- Thousands of film buffs from all over are in Waterville this week for the 27th annual Maine international film festival. The festival consists of 10 days and 100 films. Some movies are made-in-Maine pieces, while there are also showings of iconic films like American Psycho and Goodfellas. Organizers...
Watch Maine Sensation Bella Ann Perform Live
Today, we had a chance to interview and hear the most angelic voice of Maine singer/songwriter, Bella Ann. Bella is from Winslow, and arrived in-studio with her mom and manager, Meg Loubier. Bella hails from a family of musicians, and it shows. It's so refreshing to meet young artists who...
7th Annual Kennebec River Brewfest
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Annual Kennebec River Brewfest Aug. 3, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Mill Park in Augusta. This year’s Kennebec River Brewfest supports the local food and beverage community. In addition to a craft beer focus, expect a range of culinary and spirits options that highlight the true greatness Maine offers on a local level.
EVENTS: “No Spring Chickens” & prizes at Democratic lobster bake
“No Spring Chickens” – Two chicks with guitars, dynamic vocals, and lush harmonies” – will provide music during the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 4, in Waldoboro. Linda (Blaze) Picceri and Michelle Tanguay, of Waldoboro, make up No...
Cast of made-in-Maine movie "The Ghost Trap" gives first-hand insights into film, characters
BANGOR -- A movie called "The Ghost Trap" has been named the centerpiece film of this year's Maine International Film Festival in Waterville. It's based on a book by Maine author K. Stephens and it centers on two characters, a lobsterman named Jaimie and his girlfriend Anja, who is also his sternman.
The Ultimate Place to Beat the Heat in Central Maine is the Beer Cave at Damon’s Beverage
Even though many of us enjoy the warm temperatures that Maine has seen over the last few weeks, we need to face the fact that we are not accustomed to the heat. During a normal Maine summer, we typically have a handful of days in the mid-90s. Other than that, our average temperatures are in the lower 80s.
Maine filmmakers to premiere new documentary film ‘A Phantom Song’ at The Maine International Film Festival
ROCKLAND — Filmmakers and theater producers Michael Gorman and Donna Daly of Rockland-based The Forty Hour Club, will premiere their new film “A Phantom Song” at The Maine International Film […]
Scholarships available for young musicians
The Kennebec Performing Arts Company encourages the participation of young musicians in its groups. Student members entering grades 9-12 are eligible to apply for the $500 scholarship for tuition to a summer camp or music program of their choice. Victoria Hahn is the daughter of Ken and Kamala Hahn, of...
Children's Discovery Museum of Central Maine opens its doors
WATERVILLE--The Children's Discovery Museum of Central Maine is now open to the public. After months of planning and fundraising, the museum which was relocated from Augusta to Waterville, officially opened its doors this month. The new space has tons of light and lots of activities to help spark kids imaginations....
Sarah Ann Smith is featured artist, keynote speaker at 2024 Maine Quilts
AUGUSTA — Sarah Ann Smith, of Hope, is the featured artist and keynote speaker at this year’s Maine Quilts, which is held at the Augusta Civic Center, July 25-27 (preview night July 24, lecture and banquet dinner Thursday, July 25 ). Smith’s exhibit, Finding Home, will be open...
3 Maine children with critical illnesses granted moose hunting permits
AUGUSTA, Maine — Three children with critical illnesses now have their moose hunting permits thanks to a new Maine law. A special ceremony was held Monday in Augusta for the young hunters, who were presented their permits by Gov. Janet Mills and Judy Camuso, commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
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