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January 18, 2017

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 19-25

“T-Acadie,” United Methodist Church, West Kennebunk Jan. 19, Thursday, 12pm, “Secret Life of Limulus (Horseshoe Crabs),” Win Watson and his students have been investigating the behavior of horseshoe crabs that live in the Great Bay Estuary, NH for more than 30 years. They have been trying […]
January 18, 2017

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 19-25

“Shrek, the Musical,” Oak Hill High School, Wales Jan. 19, Thursday, 7pm, “Richard Wood,” fiddle icon, Canada’s most exciting fiddle sensation, Richard Wood, plays with accomplished guitarist Gordon Belsher, refreshments, $15, Old South Church, 235 Main Street, Farmington. FMI: 207-299-3686, www.rwood.ca. Jan. 20, Friday, 7pm, “Christopher […]
January 18, 2017

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 19-25

“The Secret Life of Puffins,” Camden Public Library Jan. 19, Thursday, 7pm, “The Secret Lives of Puffins,” Mid-Coast Audubon will host Susan “Seabird Sue” Schubel as she reveals the secret lives of puffins. Puffins! Cute and cuddly, but what do you really know about them? Maine […]
January 18, 2017
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 19-25

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 19-25

“Bangor Symphony Orchestra,” Collins Center for the Arts, Orono Jan. 19, Thursday, 7pm, “Ingrid Jensen Jazz Concert,” of Grammy Award winning albums “Concert in the Sky” and “The Mosaic Project” will perform along with Hampden Academy’s Big Band, Jazz Combo, and R&B Project. She will also […]
January 17, 2017

Preparing for the Thaw

Ice out on Sebago Lake “At length the sun’s rays have attained the right angle, and warm winds blow up mist and rain and melt the snowbanks, and the sun, dispersing the mist, smiles on a checkered landscape of russet and white smoking with incense, through […]
January 12, 2017

Creating a Backyard Bird “Sanctuary”

Birds in Feeder This Christmas, I bought my cat, Pepita, a bird feeder as a gift. Because she is (strictly) an indoor cat with the heart and attitude of a lioness, I try my best to keep her active mind as busy as possible. I figured […]
January 11, 2017
Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 13-18

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 13-18

“Maine State Ballet: Tap, Tap, Jazz,” Falmouth Congregational Church Jan. 12, Thursday, 7pm, “Audio Body,” an electronic journey into an unknown realm of seriously spectacular entertainment. This thrilling show mixes circus arts, relentless comedy, full-body contortion, juggling, LED light shows, and live, upbeat music. With a […]
January 11, 2017

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 13-18

“Frozen Four Miler,” Jimmy the Greek, Old Orchard Jan. 12, Thursday, 10:30am, “James Kences: The History of York,” The first of a 9 part series on York history is presented by York historian James Kences and co-sponsored by the Museums of Old York and the York […]
January 11, 2017

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 13-18

“1776, the Musical,” Old North Church, Farmington Jan. 12-15, Thursday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sat, 2pm/Sun, “1776, the Musical,” the award-winning Broadway musical which tells the behind-the-scenes story of what led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The story details, in both dramatic and humorous moments, how […]