Nathan A. Peoples, 42, remained in a Farmington jail Monday evening.
2020
Aan-Chun Asian Fusion restaurant opens in Auburn with a taste of Jasmine
The parents of the owner of the now-closed Jasmine Cafe have brought their own restaurant with familiar flavors to the same space.
Public Theater’s ‘Sexy Laundry’: Awash in humor, tumbled dry in reality
LEWISTON — The title of The Public Theatre’s current production, “Sexy Laundry,” is a wily play on words; the performance is a brilliant play OF words. Please, take your seat and study the stage prior to the opening scene. A lush hotel bedroom is the setting for this two-party tour de force. Red, the color […]
This Mainer has never missed a Super Bowl. He’ll be there Sunday.
Kennebunk’s Don Crisman is one of just three fans who have attended every Super Bowl since its inception in 1967.
Contest seeks modern interpretation of original Maine state seal
HALLOWELL — In celebration of the Maine State Bicentennial, The Harlow, in partnership with the Vaughan Woods & Historic Homestead, seeks a modern interpretation of the original Maine state seal to be hung over the mantel in the Vaughan Homestead dining room. One artist will be selected and awarded a $1,500 prize. The Vaughan Homestead […]
Christine Letcher will perform at UMA Jewett Hall
AUGUSTA — The “Concerts at Jewett” series will feature Christine Letcher, soprano and pianist, and the band PUMA in concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 in Jewett Hall at the University of Maine at Augusta. Letcher’s program will explore the mutual influences and borrowing techniques of French classical composers with American jazz musicians in […]
Auditions planned for children’s productions at Maine State Music Theatre
BRUNSWICK — Maine State Music Theatre will hold local children’s auditions for both “Frozen, Jr.” and “The Sound of Music.” Both auditions will be held at 22 Elm St. Auditions for “Frozen, Jr.” will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, with call backs at 3 p.m if selected. The audition […]
Portland Symphony Orchestra welcomes Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang
PORTLAND — Portland Symphony Orchestra welcomes Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang for a performance at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at Merrill Auditorium. The performance will be led by guest conductor Aram Demirjian. Yang first came to international attention in 2005 when she won the silver medal at the 12th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. The […]
Guitarist Jim Gallant returns to The Oasis of Music
LEWISTON — The Oasis of Music will host the return of guitar wizard Jim Gallant beginning at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29. Gallant will present a program of his original songs from his past four CDs, plus some “new stuff.” Whether performing at a coffeehouse, college concert or an outdoor festival, Gallant’s music has never […]
Lewiston native puts up $100 million to open Northeastern research center in Portland
David Roux and the Boston-based university will create a graduate school in collaboration with Portland-area tech companies.