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The Bollard Bulletin for June 29, 2026
Local Music Monday
Covered in Bees is for children. Their signature blend of death metal and punk rock (death punk) is for adults too, for sure, but really, kids of all ages should be listening to this band.
Not babies — never babies —...
July 2026 Print Edition
Everybody Needs the Same Things: Dispelling myths and seeing real solutions to addiction
Everybody Needs the Same Things
The Bollard Bulletin for June 28, 2026
Highlights
I can’t wait for the far-right outrage machine known as the Maine Wire to repost the promo video above for this afternoon’s Pride-themed Hair of the Pig showcase at The Thirsty Pig (37 Exchange St., Portland) from 2 to 5 p.m....
The Bollard Bulletin for June 27, 2026
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival food.
Highlights
The three-day Greek Festival hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (133 Pleasant St., Portland) concludes today with music, dancing, crafts, pastries and Gree...
The Bollard Bulletin for June 26, 2026
Pyrite Radio (Chimes), by Peter Simensky. photo/Nicholas Lea Bruno
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There are two kinds of rock radio around here, by which I don’t mean classic rock station WBLM and “Maine’s rock alternative,” WCYY. I mean those stations and...
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Editor & Publisher of The Bollard, Maine's most fearless monthly news and arts magazine. Former editor of Casco Bay Weekly. Former columnist for the Bangor Daily News. Also known as The Soul Proprietor (soul & funk DJ).
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