Gubernatoiral Candidates 2010

By Katelin Walling

The primary election for governor is coming up June 8. There are a lot of candidates vying for your vote for the next Governor of Maine, so we decided to compile a list of the candidates and their platforms to help readers become more informed. Today we're featuring Libby Mitchell. Check back tomorrow to get a glimpse of Bill Beardsley.

Elizabeth “Libby” Mitchell
Democrat
Vassalboro

Underpants

Well hello there! How's your day going today? Not so good? No worries. We have a new contest that will be sure to put a smile on your face.

Bangor Metro has scored 4 free tickets to see The Underpants at the Penobscot Theater. We've got 2 for Friday, June 4th and 2 for Saturday June 5th -- both shows are at 8 pm.

What's it all about? It's comedian Steve Martin's wild satire adapted from the classic German farce about Louise and Theo Markes, a couple whose conservative existence is
shattered when Louise’s bloomers fall down in public. Though she pulls them up quickly, he thinks the incident will cost him his job as a government clerk.

So of course you want to see it. But seeing it for free is just the icing on the cake, isn't it? Here's how to win tickets:

Send your funniest or most embarrassing story about underpants to melanie@bangormetro.com. It could be about your underpants, your friends underpants, or even your kids underpants. Melanie's two favorite stories will win tickets and be published on the blog so everyone else can laugh with (or at) you.

Entries will be accepted until noon on June 1st so don't wait! Please put "underpants" in the subject line of your message.

What's Happening this Weekend...

So much to do; so little time...

Creature Feature III: Small Works Art Show & Sale
May 1 - 21
The Grand, Ellsworth
Works from five nationally known local artists will be on display in The Grand's lobby. Ten percent of sales will be donated to The Grand.
www.grandonline.org

Harvey
May 1 - 22
Belfast Maskers Theater
Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy classic Harvey is a comedy of errors. It tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, his family, and his friend Harvey — an invisible giant rabbit. Suitable for teens and adults. Wednesday - Saturday: 7 pm. Sunday: 2 pm. $15 adults; $10 teens.
www.belfastmaskers.com

Senior College 8th Annual Festival of Art
May 13 - 16
Hutchinson Center, Belfast
Artists range from amateur to professional visual artists, all age 50 and over. Includes a reception, featured speaker artist Linden Frederick, demonstrations, and more.
www.belfastseniorcollege.org

Darol Anger's Republic of Strings
May 14
Unity Centre for the Performing Arts
Do you like bluegrass, jazz, classical, pop, Celtic, Scandinavian, or Appalachian music? Listen to them all with Darol Anger's Republic of Strings. Musicians migle the musical genres, resulting in compelling vocals, solos, and musical textures. 7:30 pm. $15.
www.unityme.org/theatre

Mini Triathlon
May 15
Waldo County YMCA, Belfast
Waldo County YMCA's first annual family triathlon festival presents two events — an open division sprint triathlon for adults and teams at 7:30 am and a kids' triathlon at noon.
www.waldocountyymca.org

17th Annual Union Trust Chef Gala
May 15
Maine Coast Mall, Ellsworth
The 17th Annual Union Trust Chef Gala will benefit breast cancer awareness programs and mammogram scholarships at the Maine Coast Memorial Hospital. The semiformal event is an "Off to the Races at the Kentucky Derby" theme this year and will feature the Tony Boffa Band, the famous Crocker House Raw Bar, and a cash bar. All cuisine is prepared by local chefs. Seating is limited. 5 - 11 pm. $85.
www.mainehospital.org

Cellardoor Winery Food & Wine Pairing
May 15, 16, 23, 29 & 30
The Villa, Lincolnville
Food and wine pairings include cheeses and other foods from a different Maine farm each week. 12 - 3 pm. Must be 21 or older.
www.mainewine.com

Spring Bulb Tour at the W.P. Stewart Estate
May 15 & 22
Northeast Harbor
Visit one of the beautiful perennial gardens in Northeast Harbor as see 45,000 spring bulbs in bloom. Funds benefit Camp Beech Cliff summer day camp. Dates may change due to early or late blooming flowers. Rain dates May 16 and 23. 9 am - 3 pm. $15 in advance; free for children.
www.campbeechcliff.org

Moose Maniea
May 15 - June 12
Greenville
The Moosehead Lake Region celebrates the moose for one month each spring. This year will include the Moose River Canoe Race, Kids' Fun day, Moosterpeice Craft Fair, and Famous Moose Tales.
www.mooseheadlake.org

Rachmaninoff Goes Green
May 16
Collin's Center for the Arts, Orono
Rachmaninoff musically recycles themes by Paganini in this creative performance, complete with Nina Valenti's concert gown made from more than 6,000 juice boxes. 3 pm. $18 - $42.
www.collinscenterforthearts.com

Odeon Chamber Orchestra
May 16
The Rockport Opera House
The Odeon Chamber Orchestra consists of talented musicians at the high-intermediate to advanced levels. The selective group performs a varied repertoire with exceptional technique. 2:30 pm. Free.
www.baychamberconcerts.org

Best Sandwich

Over 100 of you have sent in your Best Restaurants Ballot for 2010 and we couldn't be happier. Since the original Coffee Pot closed on State Street this year, votes for the Best Sandwich are all over the map.

The top four contenders are below and we want to know who you think makes the best sandwich. Voting here won't skew the ballot votes, and if you haven't mailed in your ballot yet please do so! It can be found in our April issue or on our facebook page in the album titled "wall photos".

Please mail to:
Best Restaurants 2010
Bangor Metro
One Cumberland Place, suite 316
Bangor, ME 04401

poll by twiigs.com

Grad Speakers List

It's that time of year again...graduation! Here is a list of events and speakers in the Bangor Metro area:

What's Happening this Weekend...

Congratulations Graduating Class of 2010!

Creature Feature III: Small Works Art Show & Sale
May 1 - 21
The Grand, Ellsworth
Works from five nationally known local artists will be on display in the Grand's lobby. The art will be up for sale May 21, 3 - 7 pm. Ten percent of sales will be donated to the Grand.
www.grandonline.org

Harvey
May 1 - 22
Belfast Maskers Theater
Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy classic Harvey a is a comedy of errors. It tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, his family, and his friend Harvey—an invisible giant rabbit. Suitable for teens and adults. Wednesday - Saturday 7 pm; Sunday 2 pm. $15 adults; $10 teens.
www.belfastmaskers.com

Good Life Fest
May 8
Belfast Armory
This festival promotes buying produce locally and making green choices on a daily basis. More than 40 vendors and exhibitors demonstrate a green lifestyle with healthy foods, wares, and services, including workshops and classes. Enjoy samples, shopping, local foods, and fun. 10 am - 5 pm.
www.goodlifefest.com

Cellardoor Winery Food & Wine Pairing
May 8, 9, 15, 16, 23, 29 & 30
The Villa, Lincolnville
Food and wine pairings include cheeses and other foods from a different Maine farm each week. 12 - 3 pm. Must be 21 or older.
www.mainewine.com

Anah Temple Shrine Circus

By Melanie Brooks

On Sunday, my mother and I took my 3-year-old niece, Ayda, to the circus. The clowns terrified her beyond the point of reason last year, so we made sure to talk a lot about how friendly and nice the clowns really were on the way to the show this year. Still, she didn't like them and clung to me like a baby monkey.

I hadn't been to the circus in years but the smell of popcorn, cotton candy, and plastic toys brought me back to my 10-year-old self. Luckily Ayda didn't clamor for a gigantic blow-up alien or a light up butterfly. I did get us a sno-cone however, as the auditorium severely lacked in fresh air with all the bodies stuffed in there for the show.

While Ayda enjoyed the tigers and dog acts, my favorite was the young hula hooper. She was amazing! I posted some photos of her below in the slideshow. The clowns, as always, were a major part of the show and spent about an hour before the show greeting people outside the auditorium as well as blowing up balloons inside the auditorium and sending them sailing into the crowd. The kids loved it and even some of the parents got into it, reaching for the floating balloons just out of their grasp.



Check out Bangor Metro's facebook page for more photos!