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Lewiston company is proud to hand-stitch opening ceremony shoes for Team USA
LEWISTON, Maine — Shoemakers in Lewiston will see their handiwork on an international stage when the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony takes place on July 26. For a fourth Olympic cycle, the staff at Rancourt & Co. have handmade the shoes that Team USA will wear when they walk into the stadium to kick off the games.
Benefit Concert Featuring Julia Gagnon from ‘American Idol’ This July in Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Our favorite Maine star has hit the road and is spending the summer season touring all over the Pine Tree State. We have been so fortunate to have visit multiple times and hook us up with VIP ticket giveaways for our listeners. We love promoting all things Julia Gagnon as she works hard to continue her success from "American Idol."
Bath Heritage Days continue with festivities for the whole family
BATH (WGME) - Bath Heritage Days continued again on Saturday with several festivities for the whole family. That included “Art in the Park," where dozens of vendors and artisans set up for folks to enjoy art, food and live music. There's also plenty of fun and games for the...
Robert Mitchell’s 2025 calendar captures the region through every season
Robert Mitchell’s annual calendar is a very personal endeavor – for him and for those who will use it and enjoy the photos month after month. After flipping beyond the stunning sunset on the cover of Around Boothbay Harbor 2025, readers find a letter from Mitchell. To his observations on weather conditions the region faced in 2024 are added updates on the busy lives of each family member, even their three-year-old dog, Leica.
Shopping: Variety inside the storefronts
The Boothbay and Wiscasset regions are destinations for summer visitors and vacationers who usually look to purchase something to remember their visit. For decades, the downtown businesses in both towns have catered to visitors, as well as residents, by offering a wide variety of items for personal use or gift-giving.
Ocean Point Column: Socials, Horribles parade and more
Our first official week of activities was certainly a whirlwind. Thank you to Tom Cotter for his presentation on antique cars and thanks to Holly Cleary and Kate Dawson for the very well attended Ice Cream Social. Everyone certainly seemed to have enjoyed our first porch party of the season...
Southport Central School honors Gaudette with woodland playground
About 100 people gathered Saturday, July 6 at Southport Central School for the ribbon cutting, dedication ceremony, and grand opening of the new natural woodland playground. Principal Lisa Clarke gave opening remarks and was followed by Sarah Sherman, who gave the dedication speech in honor of Ramona Thompson Gaudette, the school’s cook for 57 years. Steve and Madison Gaudette cut the ribbon.
Trail walk at Sabbathday Lake Wednesday July 10
We enjoyed our walk with master naturalist Marie Camillo Reimensnyder from Royal River Conservation Trust examining the many types of ferns on the Talking Brook Public Land. We also were surprised by a muskrat swimming in the pool at the top of Big Falls. It was having fun in the water and running over the rocks.
Boothbay Railway Village: It’s the 60th anniversary!
Boothbay Railway Village was founded by George McEvoy in 1964. It opened for the first time in 1965 on Memorial Day weekend. Many of the buildings were saved from demolition by him, including Freeport Station. which he transported in nine pieces over three days in Feb. 1964, and where visitors buy their tickets; the 1847 Boothbay Town Hall in 1990; and Spruce Point Chapel in 1995.
Interview: 'No Spiel...The Show Must Go On!' - MSMT Panel Explores FUNNY GIRL
“We battle with other theatres to get the rights for shows. We always try to get MSMT on the national radar as much as we can and get first rights if possible, but it is very competitive,” explains Curt Dale Clark, Maine State Music Theatre’s Artistic Director, as he recounts how the Brunswick theatre managed a virtual coup for this 2024 season by becoming the first regional theatre to receive the rights to produce FUNNY GIRL after it closed its recent revival on Broadway. “In the case of FUNNY GIRL, Concord Theatricals was holding our money for a show that we planned to produce in 2020 before the pandemic shut everyone down. Since they do not return money, they were eager for us to choose another show from their catalog and clear their books. I agreed if they would give us the first rights to FUNNY GIRL after the Broadway show closed.”
McKown and Juniper Points: Lobster bake recap
Wow! What a lobster bake! Chairs Jean Dilley and Cindy Gagne should hire out as weather forecasters for special events. Despite ominous clouds, fog rolling in and out all day and wavering weather app reports, they and Jim Dilley and the cooking crew were sure the rain would hold off. Indeed it was perfect weather by 5 o’clock when over 200 lobster ticket holders flooded Whitten’s field. Every single JPVIS table and chair was in use. 66 hot dog tickets were also sold, reflecting the number of younger ones present (and some adults who ate both). The dessert table was especially bountiful this year. Remember when it was just donuts? Many many thanks to all the volunteers.
Giant yard sale at First Congo’s Summerfest July 27
In addition to shopping at a giant yard sale, visitors to Summerfest will also be able to browse the many tables featuring jewelry and accessories, treasures, books, handmade craft items, and homemade goodies. The highlight of the silent auction will be a Sunbrella hammock and stand. The always favorite dog parade will take place at 10 a.m.
Review: High Energy Tribute to Elton John
Maine State Music Theatre’s second concert of the season is a high energy musical tribute to Sir Elton John, performed by pianist and singer Colte Julian. The adrenaline-pumping program, WONDERFUL CRAZY NIGHT, features a well-chosen setlist of songs spanning some sixty years of John’s colorful and complex career. These mega hits are interspersed with biographical tidbits and snippets of video as Colte and his four-piece band rock away the evening, recalling the many moods and milestones of the “Rocket Man’s” superstar career.
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