Mozart: Abduction from the Seraglio – Ferenc Fricsay conducting the RIAS Orchestra and Chorus, various soloists; Audite 23 413, 2 CDs, recorded 1949. Mozart’s most well known operas are Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute, Marriage of Figaro, and Cosi Fan Tutte, while the Abduction has occupied a more minor position. To me, it could easily […]
This photo of Jefferson 4-H girls with their leaders in the 1950s will be a feature of the Jefferson Historical Society’s annual open house and exhibit day on Saturday, August 6, between 10 a,m, and 2 p,m, at the Old Jefferson Town House. Many of these girls are the mothers and grandmothers of today. The […]
by Katie Ouilette WALLS. a recent description of Skowhegan was “a whole lot of energy and a ton of fun,” and, for sure, Skowhegan Downtown is about to welcome one of the outstanding happenings that has gone on for years and it will begin at the famous and historic Skowhegan Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 28, […]
by Marilyn Rogers-Bull & Percy grams29@tds.net Solon, Maine 04979 Good morning, dear friends. Don’t worry, be happy! The Solon High School Alumni Association held its annual meeting on July 16 with 65 alumni and guests present. The class of 1966 celebrated its 50th anniversary with two members; Mark Rogers and Richard Poulin. Emma Pluntke received […]
The Sheepscot Lake Association has launched the LakeSmart program on Sheepscot Lake, in Palermo. Under the auspices of the Maine Lakes Society, the program focuses on preventing shorefront erosion and pollution of lake water caused primarily by rain and storm water runoff. Property owners like the Blomquists on Hoffman Shore request an evaluation which is […]
by Mary Grow People who did not attend the China Planning Board’s July 26 public hearing on proposed ordinance changes have seven days to submit written comments if they want to, Chairman Frank Soares said. Soares said board members will consider public comments as they prepare a final draft of the ordinance. Current plans are […]
The 2016 annual China Lake Association meeting, held on July 23, was another great meeting, attended by over 70 people. What a fantastic turnout…. Frank Richards, of Vassalboro, was the guest speaker. Frank is a retiree who has served as the president of the Webber Pond Association since 2001, and he has dedicated many years […]
by Roland D. Hallee Dry conditions throughout the state have brought on low water levels in central Maine lakes. Webber Pond, in Vassalboro, has experienced water levels twice as low as is normal for this time of year. The water remains four inches below the spillway at the dam off the Webber Pond Road, when […]
Recycled Shakespeare Company is holding open auditions for Titus Andronicus on August 1 and 3 from 5pm-7pm both days. Auditions will be held in Fairfield Memorial Park, rain or shine. Co-directors, Emily Rowden Fournier and Jakob Sutton, will be casting all roles, and, as is Recycled Shakespeare Company tradition, any who audition will receive a […]
by Mary Lee Rounds There are probably less than 10 pharses in the U.S. that will turn your blood cold. “I want a divorce….,” “You are pregnant”… and “You have shingles…” The dreaded diagnosis most of us have heard of and know someone with them. I must be falling into that age group where it […]