Press Herald -David Bartner, who grew up in Kennebunk, was nominated for his first Emmy last week for his work on the Apple TV documentary series "Mr. Scorsese." Bartner graduated from Kennebunk High School and credits a film class taught there with nurturing his love of movies.
Press Herald -In parts of Maine, heat index temperatures will likely exceed 100 degrees today, with a possibility of thunderstorms, high winds, hail and even tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service. The humidity is expected to ease Wednesday, but the heat is forecast into Thursday with highs in the low 90s.
UPCOMING
JULY 14
Winslow Park, 50 Winslow Park Way, Freeport: Coastal Winds, 6-7:30, park has $3 entry fee
Bandstand By The Sea, 1410 Harpswell Neck Rd., Harpswell: Harpswell Concert Band, 6-7:30
Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (music starts at 6:30 PM) Kresge Auditorium, Bowdoin College, 239 Maine St, Brunswick, ME More info: FreeportSpeech.org
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 16 — COASTAL WINDS: Enjoy the vibrant sounds of the Coastal Winds, a community band featuring over 35 skilled woodwind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists from the Freeport area.
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 16
Don't miss an entertaining evening with authors Jennifer Finney Boylan and Ernest Thompson. 7-830 PM (Music starts at 6:30 pm) Bowdoin’s Kresge Auditorium, 239 Maine St, Brunswick, ME .... More infoFreeportSpeech.org
Yarmouth Farmers Market, 200 Main St, Yarmouth
3:30 pm
JULY 18
Discovery Park, LL Bean, Freeport: Skosh, 7 pm
JULY 19
Memorial Park, 5 Park St., Freeport: Arcadia Band, 2-4 PM
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
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