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‘Light Sentinels': New outdoor art installation bringing color, wonder to downtown Waterville
WATERVILLE, Maine — Castonguay Square in downtown Waterville is home to a new art installation called "Light Sentinels," which casts technicolored swaths of light. Behind the art is Skunk Control, a Melbourne, Australia-based creative group. Prompting moments of wonder and curiosity for how the world works is the goal of the six scientists and engineers turned artists.
"Everything has to come to an end:" Big G's closes after almost 40 years
WINSLOW -- The town of Winslow has lost a community pillar as Big G's Deli has unexpectedly shut down. The restaurant, founded in 1986, was renowned for it's expansive menu, but the family-owned business was dealing with staffing issues compounded by COVID-19. "Big G" himself, along with his son Josh, who owned the deli, were facing increased stress.
Free Wednesday Night Concerts Continue This Week With Garrett Holt Music
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.
Treworgy Family Orchard Announces Theme Of 2024 Corn Maze
Between the berry picking, the apple picking, the pumpkin picking, the corn mazes and who could forget the cute cuddly goats and livestock they have onsite, Treworgy Family Orchards have become a destination of sorts for people who want to take part in that farm and orchard experience. Each year...
Waterville Humane Society Woofstock music festival returning Saturday
WATERVILLE -- For those who enjoy live music and animals, there's an event you won't want to miss this weekend. The Waterville Humane Society is gearing up for their third annual Woofstock music festival. The fundraiser will feature live music, vendors, K-9 demonstrations and more. All the money raised will...
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...
"The Ghost Trap" producers discuss dedication to authenticity in making the film
BANGOR -- Earlier this week we introduced you to a Made-in-Maine film called The Ghost Trap and some of its cast members. It's the centerpiece of the Maine International Film Festival and debuted Wednesday night to a packed theater in Waterville. One of the most compelling aspects of the film is the authenticity of its portrayal of the Maine lobster fishing community. We sat down with producers from the film who talked about their dedication to the honest portrayal of the industry and the work they and actors Zak Steiner and Greer Grammer put in to bring it all to life accurately.
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.
New film “A Phantom Song” by Rockland-area’s Michael Gorman, Donna Daly premieres at MIFF
WATERVILLE — 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 Festival, July 20 and 21, in Waterville. Filmed last summer in Augusta during a theatrical production that the couple...
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...
Full interview with the cast of the MIFF Centerpiece Film "The Ghost Trap"
BANGOR -- Earlier this week I was lucky enough to get to sit down with members of the cast from the MIFF Centerpiece film "The Ghost Trap," which is based on the book of the same name by Maine author K. Stephens. Zak Steiner, Greer Grammer, and producer Peter Couture...
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.
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...
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