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June 4, 2015

Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine June 4-10

“Tardy Brothers Amazing Juggling Act,” The Opera House, Boothbay June 4, Thursday, 7pm, “Award – winning Maine Boat Builder in Film,” a moving documentary on the extraordinary life of world-renowned Maine Master Boat Builder Ralph Stanley, the son of a lobsterman, grew up on Mt. Desert […]
June 4, 2015
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 4-10

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 4-10

“U.S. Air Force Heritage Brass Band,” Bangor High School June 5 – 7, Friday – Sunday, 7pm/Fri. and Sat., 3pm/Sun., “Maine Playwright’s Festival,” featuring “Standing Just Outside the Door” and “The Police Know Everything” by local playwright Sanford Phippen, whose stories have been praised for hilarity […]
May 29, 2015
Steps to Protect Maine’s Iconic Cry of the Loon

Steps to Protect Maine’s Iconic Cry of the Loon

Ever  So Slowly the Great Orb Sinks Over Pemaquid Lake, Nobleboro, Maine   by Leigh Macmillen HayesThe cry of the loon. That haunting wail that transports all of us, whether we are sitting on the porch overlooking our Maine lakefront or at a desk somewhere and […]
May 27, 2015

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine May 27-June 3

at the Standish Schoolhouse Arts Center May 29 – 31, Friday – Sunday, 7pm/Fri.-Sat., 2pm/Sun., “Alice in Wonderland Jr.,” a delightful adaptation of the classic Disney film, join Alice as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and […]
May 27, 2015

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine May 27-June 3

“Walk Cranberry Marsh,” Biddeford May 28-31, Thursday-Sunday, 8pm/Thurs.-Fri., 8:30pm/Sat., 3pm/Sat., 2pm/Sun., “ Sister Act the Musical,” the jubilant musical comedy that has audiences jumping to their feet with joy! The hilarious story follows Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when […]
May 27, 2015

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine May 28-June 3

“The Witch in 204,” Lakewood Theater, Madison May 28-31, Thursday-Sunday, 8pm/Thurs.-Sat., 4pm/Sun., “The Witch in 204,” retired schoolteacher Sylvie Goldberg resides at Margate, and AARP community in New Jersey. Today Sylvia is marrying the love of er life, Eugene. An uninvited guest has shown up for […]
May 27, 2015

Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine May 28-June 3

May 28, Thursday, 6:30pm, “Eating from the Maine Landscape,” with local chef Frank Giglio of Three Lily Farm in Thorndike about incorporating nutrient dense wild foods into your diet, from harvesting to preparing, he will discuss some of his favorite wild plants, share samples, and provide […]
May 27, 2015
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine May 28-June 3

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine May 28-June 3

“Flashback Favorites,” Collins Center for the Arts, Orono May 28-30, Thursday-Saturday, 7pm, “Alice vs. Wonderland,” directed by Sophomore MacKenzie Philbrick, Alice Vs. Wonderland as described by the author, Brandon Shea, is a “remix” of the original play. Still consisting of much of Carroll’s original work, the […]
May 22, 2015
Fifteen Ways to Become a Better Steward of Your Maine Lake

Fifteen Ways to Become a Better Steward of Your Maine Lake

Cliffs Overlooking Lower Springy Pond in Otis, Maine   by Leigh Macmillen Hayes   Those of us who own Maine lakefront property appreciate the beauty before us. Unfortunately, unless we take steps to become better stewards, the lakes will degrade. By developing an understanding of how […]