07/18/2008
from the Kennebec Journal
QUESTIONS REMAIN
No complaints from those who switched to Somerset County center
Vote on 1 may hurt some in election
Steeple at center of debate in Whitefield
VETERANS REQUIRE ASSISTANCE: Homelessness takes center stage
J.P. DEVINE: Overcome sadness with hope
BASKETBALL: NBA Hall of Famer Barry doles out advice at Thomas College
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: Maranacook sophomore Mace dominates Class B field
All of today's:
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from the Kennebec Journal
from the Morning Sentinel
A year later, families await answers on fatalities
Owner of topless coffee shop on the comeback trail
Officials report cheaper, better service after switch
Two people in critical condition
Young Marines stick to program
Issue of homeless veterans at center stage
GIRLS SOCCER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Winslow falls to York in Class B
Bard hits her marathon stride
All of today's:
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from the Morning Sentinel
LEWISTON
Tryouts: Auditions for King's Bridge Theatre's production of "Rehearsal For Murder," postponed; www.kingsbridgetheatre.org
MUSIC
BENTON
Calling all fiddlers: East Benton Fiddler's Convention and Contest, 11 a.m.-dusk, Littlefield Farm; July 27; camping available; rain or shine; fiddlers registration stops at 1 p.m.; admission $10, children 12 and younger free; 453-2017 or www.eastbentonfiddlers.com
CHINA
In concert: Down East Boys, Southern gospel quartet, 7 p.m., China Lake Conference Center, Neck Road; July 26; $5 donation, free will offering; 968-2101.
CORNISH
Music festival: Ossipee Valley Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival, Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds, Route 25; July 24-27; traditional craft vendors, demonstrators, instrument sales and repairs; free workshops on instrumentation, vocal and dance expressions.
FAIRFIELD
Summer concert series, 5-7 p.m. (weather permitting), Memorial Park; free; Thursdays, now-Aug. 21; July 31, David Deas and Friends; Aug. 7, The Al Pouliot; Aug. 14, Mark Merrill "Collateral Damage;" Aug. 21, David Deas and Friends; 453-7911.
FREEPORT
Summer sounds: L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series, 7:30 p.m., L.L. Bean Discovery Park; now-Aug. 31; free; Buddy Holly's Original Crickets, July 26; Brandi Carlile, Aug. 2; Richie Havens, Aug. 9; The Jerry Douglas Band, Aug. 16; John Hiatt, Aug. 23; Lonestar, Aug. 30; Keb' Mo', Aug. 31; www.llbean.com
SIDNEY
POPS: New England Music Camp, Route 23, Summer POPS concerts, 7:30 p.m., Messalonskee Performing Arts Center, Oakland; Aug. 2; 465-3025; www.nemusiccamp.com
SKOWHEGAN
Concert series: Coburn Park Concerts, 5-6 p.m., Sundays; donations collected for Somerset Animal Shelter; schedule: July 27, TBA; Aug. 3, Bob Lovelace; Aug. 10, Parking Lot Pickers; Aug. 17, Skowhegan Community Band; Aug. 23, After Six; Aug. 31, Clary Hill Band.
UNITY
Music in Unity: Unity Centre for the Performing Arts: tickets available at Music Gallery, Mr. Paperback, Belfast; Crosstrax Restaurant.
WATERVILLE
Music: "An Evening with Maine's Finest Female Singer-Songwriters," 8 p.m., Waterville Opera House; July 26; $18 advance, $22 at door, $50 Golden Circle Seating; www.liveattheoperahouse.com; 873-7000
Outdoor music: Silver Street Outdoor Music & Dining Series, noon-11 p.m.; live music, door prizes, outdoor dining; Silver Street Outdoor Dining patio; Aug. 16; sponsored by Last Unicorn, Midnight Blues Club, Cancun Mexican Restaurant and You Know Whose Pub.
Competition: Battle of the Bands '08, noon-6 p.m., Aug. 3, Sherwin Street Park; six bands will compete; part of Waterville's National Night Out Neighborhood Festival; 873-5621.
SPECIAL EVENTS
AUGUSTA
Maine Quilts 2008, Augusta Civic Center; July 25-27; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; workshops, demonstrations, raffles; www.mainequilts.org
FAIRFIELD
Quilt show: Fairfield Historical Society's quilt show, Friends Meeting House, Middle Road, North Fairfield; July 26-27; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday; $3 admission, refreshments on sale; 453-2909.
PITTSTON
Pittston Fair, July 24-27; midway, animal exhibits, pulling, woodsman contest, children's games; ages 15-adult, $5, 6-14 $3, younger than 5 free; www.pittstonfair.com.
SKOWHEGAN
Funny show: Comedian Mike Armstrong, Skowhegan Opera House, 225 Water St.; Aug. 1; doors open 7:30 p.m.; $15; supporting act, Costaki Economopoulos; for all ages; tickets available at Bull Moose Music, www.etix.com, Skowhegan Chamber of Commerce.
WATERVILLE
Ballet: Bossov Ballet Theatre presents "Cinderella," 7 p.m., Waterville Opera House; Aug. 1-2; $15 adults, $12 seniors and children; 873-7000.
Gem show: Mid-State Gem and Mineral Show, Mount Merici School, 152 Western Ave.; Aug. 1-2; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; sponsored by Water-Oak Gem & Mineral Society; free admission; demonstrations, vendors, jewelry, supplies, refreshments; 547-3154.
THEATER
GARDINER
The King: "One Night with ELVIS," 7:30 p.m., Johnson Hall Performing arts Center; Aug. 22-23; tickets $12.
MADISON
On the lake: Lakewood Theater, U.S. Route 201: "Twentieth Century," July 25-26; "Guys and Dolls," July 31-Aug. 3, Aug. 6-9; 474-7176; www.lakewoodtheater.org
MONMOUTH
Summer theater: Theater at Monmouth, Cumston Hall: "Arsenic and Old Lace," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2; "The Mystery of Irma Vep," July 30-31, Aug. 5; "The Merchant of Venice," July 25 (opening night); July 26-27; "A Winter's Tale," Aug. 1 (opening night); July performances are 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays; 933-9999 or www.theateratmonmouth.org.
VIENNA
Plays: Presented by Vienna Historical Society, Vienna Union Hall; 7:30 p.m. July 24-25, 2 and 7 p.m. July 26; featuring children's play "Professor Perkins' Singing Lesson" and "Romance in Vienny," both by Beverly Wight Smith; adults $5, $2 children younger than 12; refreshments.




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