Maine News Thursday Jul 16

Fire destroys Yarmouth apartment building, displacing tenants (wgme.com) Here are the Senate candidates who have officially filed to replace Graham Platner   The Town of Freeport is seeking residents interested in serving on a Town board or committee. Vacancies arise throughout the year, and a reserve list of candidates is maintained to fill future vacancies.  Current Vacancies Board of Appeals Board of Assessment Review  Cable TV Regulatory Board  Library Board of Trustees  Planning Board  Police Advisory (2 student seats) Project Review Board Shellfish Commission  Sustainability Advisory Board UPCOMING Thursday Night Concert Series at Winslow Park For more info on the artists and to see the Memorial Park summer concert schedule, visit the Meetinghouse Arts website JULY 23 — THE FLUKES:A Fun-Loving Ukulele Society, The Flukes bring joy to all ages with their performance, playing tunes from Bach to the Beatles. JULY 30 — THE DELTA KNIGHTS BAND: Led by frontman Rob Babson, The Delta Knights Band has spent 30 years as a Southern Maine staple, delivering a tight, expert blend of blues, R&B, and classic rock. AUGUST 6 — VINYL FOSSILS…Don't miss this six-piece band performing classic rock and roll music. AUGUST 13 — CAROLE WISE | MARK ABRAHAM | DENNY BREAU | APRIL REED-COX: Four gifted Maine musicians unite to perform a harmonious, authentic blend of original songs celebrating friendship and collaboration. AUGUST 20 — CORMAC MCCARTHY: Don't miss Cormac McCarthy's enthralling Americana set, showcasing his expertise as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller. AUGUST 27 — BESS JACQUES & THE STRAYS: Bess Jacques & The Strays deliver a vibrant, nostalgic blend of jazz and pop, featuring lush vocal ballads and hard-swinging originals from their debut album. Winslow Park Concerts are a community collaboration between Meetinghouse Arts and the Town of Freeport  View it on website JULY 17 JULY 18 Discovery Park, LL Bean, Freeport: Skosh, 7 pm JULY 19 Memorial Park, 5 Park St., Freeport: Arcadia Band, 2-4 PM Music in the Parks (Freeport) → Memorial Park, 19 Bow St, Freeport 2:00 pm Farmer in the Morning (Freeport) → Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport 9:30 am JULY 21 The Sicilian Table, 261 US 1, Falmouth: Jim Ciampi with Christina Ackroyd, 5:30-8:30 JULY 22 Waves for the Bay: Friends of Casco Bay Members Annual Meeting:  5:30-7:30 pm. Where: Portland Yacht Services, 100 West Commercial Street, Portland, ME. The event will be held outside on a gravel surf JULY 23 Winslow Park, 50 Winslow Park Way, Freeport: The Flukes, 6-7:30, park has $3 entry fee JULY 25 Winslow Park, 50 Winslow Park Way, Freeport: The Flukes, 6-7:30, park has $3 entry fee JULY 26 Memorial Park, 5 Park St., Freeport: Jacob R. Miller & The Bandoliers, 2-4 AUG 20 As global tensions escalate in the Middle East, you have a rare opportunity to hear direct analysis and ask questions of three world-renowned experts in our intimate Freeport Speech venue.  Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (music starts at 6:30 PM) Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St.  Get Ticket