FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Community Access Television and Western Maine Storytelling have partnered to bring “Telling Tales: Western Maine’s Storyplace” to the airwaves. Since debuting in May 2019, 14 half-hour programs have featured outstanding storytellers from our area, state, and region. More are coming in 2020. Many different types of stories are told, ranging from […]

The new big-screen version of the Louisa May Alcott literary classic “Little Women” pulled off something of an upset at the Christmas box office. No, it couldn’t overcome the juggernaut that is “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” in its second week or agreeable franchise piece “Jumanji: The Next Level” in its third. But it […]

MT. VERNON — On Saturday, February 15, the Sandy River Ramblers will showcase their Maine-flavored bluegrass songs in a concert at the Mt. Vernon Community Center. This will be part of a February Frolix program — an effort to entertain Mt. Vernonites (and others), especially seniors who might be unable to travel far for entertainment […]

CARRABASSETT VALLEY —  A new exhibition by Jillian Herrigel opens January 2 at the Carrabassett Valley Library and Community Center. The exhibition features 15 acrylic paintings and will be on display until February 28.  A Wine & Cheese Reception will be held Friday evening, February 21 from 4:30-6 p.m. Jillian Herrigel’s work reflects her intuitive […]

CARRABASSET VALLEY  — Harpswell, Maine author Ed Robinson has been writing and speaking about the outdoors for years. At the Carrabasset Valley Public Library & Community Center in the Begin Family Community Room, on Saturday January 11 at 4:30 p.m., he will present his program “The Wonders of Maine Wildlife.“ His new presentation features over […]

FARMINGTON —The UMF Emery Community Arts Center is excited to announce that “Art Madness,” an exhibition of works by more than 550 local elementary students, will be showcased from Jan. 9 to Feb. 7, 2020. Artwork will be displayed in the upper and lower lobbies of Emery and throughout the hallways. An opening reception will […]

FARMINGTON — Shana Youngdahl, University of Maine at Farmington assistant professor of English, feels both amazed and humbled at the news that her first young adult novel, “As Many Nows As I Can Get,” (Dial Books, 2019) has been recognized by the New York Public Library as a Best Book of 2019 for Teens. It […]

KINGFIELD — The Kingfield POPS will host its 18th annual summer concert on June 27, 2020. Save the date and make a plan to gather family and friends together with a special holiday gift. Namely, a grand scale evening of amazing and spirited musical talent, stunning panoramic mountain views, and joyful celebration. Topped off with […]

JAY — Save the date for a night or two of holiday laughs! Teachers Lounge Mafia is baaaaackkkkk!!! Another round of hilarious irreverent holiday comedy is coming to LaFleur’s Restaurant in Jay at 7:30 p.m. on December 13, and to the North Church in Farmington on December 14, also at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are just […]