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Last Stop Horse Rescue at Fort Knox This Weekend

Cindy Campbell — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:56:46 +0000

Horses seem like a natural fit for a Civil War Memorial, so this weekend an organization that helps horses and their owners will be set up at Fort Knox. Last Stop Horse Rescue will have miniature horses and plenty of literature about the organization, Saturday and Sunday. Last Stop Horse Rescue is a non-profit organization [...]

Maine Discovery Museum Offers 'Too Much Fun!' Summer Camps

Nelson Jewell — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:38:43 +0000

Don’t waste any time getting your kids signed up for some summertime fun at the Maine Discovery Museum in downtown Bangor! The camps offer fun things like Oooey Gooey Art, Dino Days, Abracadabra Science, Wizard Academy, Secret Agent School and so much more.They are designed on different levels for kids in grades 1 through 6. [...]

Tim McGraw's 'Highway Don't Care' Enters the ToC Top 10 Video Countdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:30:58 +0000

Make room for Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban. The trio of superstars made a big splash on the Taste of Country Top 10 Video Countdown this week, but did they have the support to top Carrie Underwood's 'Two Black Cadillacs' video? Carebears have been relentless voters over the last several months, despite challenges from stars like Blake Shelton and Darius Rucker.

New Release Little Big Town's 'Your Side of the Bed' Video

Nelson Jewell — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:50 +0000

I’ve always loved Little Big Town’s music. It’s so rare that four people could have such a friendship and rock-solid relationship with one another to play, sing, and create they way they do. Unique for sure. And now they’ve released a new video for a song that should’ve hit number one by now. Powerful and [...]

Dance and Auction to Benefit Jessi Mallory (Video)

Cindy Campbell — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:36:29 +0000

A very special dance and auction will be held at Happy Acres in Alton next month to benefit local musician Jessi Mallory. Although Jessi and I have never met, I am a fan of her music that I’ve sampled online. She is an extremely talented singer, songwriter, musician, and Elvis Tribute artist! Jessi has been [...]

Darius Rucker on Racist Tweeter: 'I Have to Expose This Idiot'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:37 +0000

Darius Rucker is speaking out about the racist tweet that he recently received, calling the person who sent it an “idiot.” The 47-year-old country star was enjoying an afternoon with friends on Sunday (May 19) when he came across the message someone sent to him via Twitter, which suggested, “Leave country to the white folk.” [...]

Kenny Chesney Brings Music to Alzheimer's Patients

Christina Vinson — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:34 +0000

'Pirate Flag' singer Kenny Chesney is known for his big-hearted kindness, as portrayed by his generosity to Boston and his support of grieving Newton families. Now, he's helping 'spread the love' in another impacting way, teaming up with non-profit organization Music and Memory to help bring music to Alzheimer's disease and dementia patients.

A Possible Phish Invasion on the Penobscot River Prompts "Incident Management" Training

Susan Patten — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:42:48 +0000

As the Waterfront Concert Series becomes a permanent fixture in Bangor, emergency management officials are being proactive. One particular concert this summer has Maine Emergency Management officials working with Bangor, Brewer, and Penobscot County emergency response personnel to train in advance to be prepared to prevent and mitigate any safety or security issues. That concert [...]

Kelly Clarkson Won't Join 'American Idol' as a Judge, Despite Rumors

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:00:29 +0000

Been there, done that.

Kelly Clarkson, the original 'American Idol,' won't revisit her former stomping grounds, despite rumors. The pop-country diva will not take a seat at the judge's table for Season 13 in 2014, which is expected to be totally revamped and overhauled with a new set of celebrity panelists.

Tim McGraw Empowers Fan Fighting Cancer With Heartfelt Kiss

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:57 +0000

Country music superstar Tim McGraw thrilled a fan who is battling cancer by acknowledging her at his concert in Burgettstown, Penn. this past Saturday night (May 18). The photo showing the singer giving Shirlene Borsos a tender kiss on the head has since become a viral internet sensation.