PORTLAND — As part of the celebrations planned for the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s 90th anniversary season, the PSO will present four free community concerts in July and August. The chosen ensemble includes PSO members Yasmin Craig-Vitalius (violin), Kim Lehmann (viola), and Jim Kennedy (cello), and Director of Strings and Orchestral Activities at the USM School […]
June 2014
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Sox take two of three from Yanks
NEW YORK (AP) — David Ortiz hit his 450th homer, a colossal three-run drive, and Dustin Pedroia had three RBIs during his second consecutive three-hit game to lead the Boston Red Sox over the New York Yankees 8-5 Sunday night.John Lackey (9-5) labored through five innings before four Red Sox relievers pitched shutout ball the […]
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Winthrop High School honor roll
WINTHROP — Winthrop High School has announced the fourth-quarter honor roll. High honors Juniors: Kevin Chamberland, Nicholas Scholsser. Sophomores: Olivia Audet, Jada Choate, Kennedy Connor, Danielle Kotow, Julie McConnell, Tyler Nussinow, Kaitlin Souza, Kelsey Stoneton. Freshmen: Alec Brown, Megan Chamberland, Corinna Coulton, Molly Glaser, Jacob Hickey, Matthew Ingram, Allison Johnson, Andrew Pazdziorko, Mattilda Rice, Sarah […]
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Turner fireworks on July 4 TURNER — The Town of Turner fireworks show will be held July 4 in Caldwell fields in Turner Center. They will start at 8:45 and are free. Golden Age Club meeting, trip AUBURN — The Golden Age Club will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8. Meal will include burgers, […]
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Car show July 1 in Dixfield DIXFIELD — Doug’s Dogs Classic/ Antique/ Rods Cruise Night will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at the Holmes Market parking lot. For more information, call Brad at 357-6789. Jay VFW annual chicken barbecue JAY — VFW Post 3335, Jay will hold their annual chicken […]
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First Auburn Seniors to meet Wednesday
AUBURN — The First Auburn Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, at the Hasty Community Center. The Board of Directors will meet at 10 a.m. President Sue Patneaude will conduct the meeting. Bingo will be played after lunch. Fifty-two members attended the last meeting. Attendance winners were Caroline Chapman and Robert Berry. […]
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Generations turn out for annual Beaver Park Fishing Derby
Rain, hail and wind could not keep young anglers from participating in the 29th annual Beaver Park Fishing Derby on May 4 in Lisbon. The derby has become a family tradition for many families with fathers, sons or daughters having grown up as participants. The derby is made possible by the generosity of local businesses, […]
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Lewiston City Hall hours, fees among changes that begin with new fiscal year
LEWISTON — Residents will have an hour less to do their business at City Hall beginning Tuesday, when the city’s new fiscal year begins. “It has to do with the general decline in the City Hall workforce over the past couple of years, due to layoffs,” Finance Director Heather Hunter said. “That is compounded by […]
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World Cup: U.S. ready for Belgium
MOGI DAS CRUZES, Brazil (AP) — Highly physical, probably defensive and anxiety-ridden for sure.Not exactly the kind of happy football that fans have enjoyed so far at the World Cup, but it’s the likely scenario for Tuesday’s second-round match between Belgium and the United States.The stakes certainly are high enough. Belgium has not reached the […]
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Lewiston Auburn this week
Monday, June 30 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting and workshop, 6 p.m. in the Dingley Building, 36 Oak St. Workshop topics include proficiency-based learning and sports eligibility, followed by an executive session to discuss personnel policies. Friday, July 4 Liberty Festival, beginning at 5 p.m. in Auburn’s Festival Plaza and 5:30 p.m. in Lewiston’s Simard-Payne […]