Nicole Zuraitis is a GRAMMY® winning and 4X GRAMMY-nominated jazz singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger, New York-based bandleader, and winner of the prestigious 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. With a “heart as big as her remarkable voice,” (Jazz Police), Nicole is a trailblazing artist who is redefining vocal jazz, earning her a place as one of the top artists and "prolific songwriters" (Broadway World) to watch in jazz and beyond. As a recording artist, Nicole has released five albums as leader, and her sixth album How Love Begins, co-produced with eight-time GRAMMY-winner Christian McBride, features all original music and was awarded the 2024 GRAMMY for BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM.

THE 41st ANNUAL TREK ACROSS MAINE: Join the American Lung Association for the 41st annual Trek Across Maine on Father’s Day Weekend – June 13-15, 2025! Choose our traditional 3-day, 180-mile option, or do it your own way, virtually. The ride starts and ends at the scenic Thomas Point Beach & Campground in Brunswick, Maine, with acres of lush woods and clean tidal beachfront. While riding the Trek you will travel through the rolling hills of central Maine, riding through many memorable Maine towns, including Freeport with a stop at the iconic LL Bean, with views of the wild lupines and serene Maine lakes and rivers along the way. Overnight stops at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, and St. Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine, provide a place to rest and relax after each leg of the Trek. Activities, entertainment and food are all a part of the full Trek experience at each location. Our ride is fully equipped with volunteers, local and state law enforcement, and support vehicles along the route. There are three rest stops daily with fresh snacks and drinks for you to refuel before continuing your ride.

This event is open to the public - All are welcome to attend this Native American Event! There will be Drums, Dancers, Vendors and Raffles. Please visit our Food Vendors for some delicious food and drinks. Hosted by: NH Intertribal Nattive American Council and The Wells Chamber of Commerce.

The Benton Alewife Festival is a celebration of the annual Alewife harvest and successful fish elevator program. Benton is proud to have the largest Alewife run on the east coast, with over 6 million fish making their way up the Sebasticook river in 2024. The festival features a number of free activities that focus on the Maine outdoors including live music, food, smoked alewives, nature trail walk, children’s activities, arts & craft projects, face painting, games, and demonstrations.

Spanning over 60 years of Ralph Steadman’s influential and lauded career, the exhibition fills the museum’s upper and lower galleries with more than 140 original artworks and ephemera, including sketchbooks, handwritten notes, and personal photographs. Steadman is best known for his long collaboration with Hunter S. Thompson, notably illustrating 1971’s "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream," a partnership that defined Gonzo journalism, a style of reporting that blends personal experience with political commentary. Interactive resources in the exhibition will encourage visitors to look deeply and make connections between works.