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Monmouth will present ‘King Lear’
MONMOUTH — The Theater At Monmouth will present “King Lear,” Shakespeare’s masterful tragedy with Bill Van Horn as the title character. In what has become a timeless portrayal of familial deception, greed and love spurned, Lear spirals into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, […]
Monmouth Academy lists class day award winners
MONMOUTH — Monmouth Academy has named the following students who earned awards at class day June 3. Jeremy Ashlock: Trustees’ Awards/Top Ten Student Award/Second Highest Rank In All Subjects, Highest Rank in Four or More Science Classes, Charles L. Andrews Award, Second Honor Essayist, Lester M. Andrews Award, Highest Rank in Mathematics, Excellence and Accomplishment […]
Military note – Michelle DiTomaso
LONDONDERRY, N.H. — Army Reserve Spec. Michelle L. DiTomaso is returning to the U.S. after a deployment to Iraq serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn. Operation New Dawn transitions and signifies a formal end to U.S. military combat operations in Iraq. The specialist, a military police member with four years of military service, […]
Monmouth troupe to hold table reading for ‘Diviners’
MONMOUTH — Monmouth Community Players has scheduled a table reading for its final production of the 2011 season, “The Diviners,” on Monday, Aug. 1. This Depression-era story, by Jim Leonard Jr., focuses on the relationship between a mentally challenged boy who divines water and a “backsliding” preacher. Set in rural Indiana, it is a heartwarming […]
Speak Out winners named
NEWRY — MacKenzie Kelley, a junior at Monmouth Academy High School, won the state SpeakOut competition May 14 at the Sunday River Resort. The contest was sponsored by Maine Lions, District 41. Kelley’s speech was on colorectal cancer, the devastating effect on family and prevention suggestions. Kelley is interested in journalism and would like to […]
Theater at Monmouth will offer ‘Room Service’
MONMOUTH — The Theater at Monmouth will present “Room Service,” a farce filled with silly situations and crazy hijinx, opening at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 15. “ ‘Room Service’ is a comedy of distinct and fun characters brought together in a way that allows us to sit back and just enjoy the action,” said director […]
‘Much Ado’ brings gossip, rumor and romance
‘Much Ado’ brings gossip, rumor and romance MONMOUTH — The Theater at Monmouth will present the timeless comedy that introduced two of Shakespeare’s most enjoyable and stubborn lovers, Beatrice and Benedict. The Bard’s quarrelsome comedy, “Much Ado About Nothing,” will open the theater’s summer season with laughs. Filled with gossip, rumor and romance, the play […]
Matthew Bryant is first Eagle Scout of Troop 654
MONMOUTH — Matthew Bryant, a 16-year-old member of Boy Scout Troop 654, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a ceremony held recently at the United Church of Monmouth. The Court of Honor was performed by the scouts and leaders of Troop 654. Matt is the first Eagle Scout for Troop 654 since its […]