Celebrated Maine author Jim Nichols will give an online presentation from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, hosted by the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell. To join this free Zoom event, visit the library website at www.hobbslibrary.org and click on the Zoom link by 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 29. Nichols is the 2014 […]
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Oasis of Music features pianist
Pianist Thad Gunther will perform at the Oasis of Music from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Gunther is a senior at Bates College. Originally from Farmington, Gunther studied classical piano with Bruce McInnes with a focus on Schubert, Chopin, and Brahms. He also studied […]
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Annual Arts Night and Symposium celebrates original undergraduate research and creative projects
University of Maine at Farmington
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Bipartisan plan would create Maine agency to expand broadband, with federal dollars
The Maine Connectivity Authority would be given the power and discretion to coordinate a statewide buildout of high speed internet, instead of a patchwork of local and private-sector initiatives.
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Farmington Selectmen agenda for April 27
Agenda, Farmington Board Of Selectmen 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27 ***The meeting will be conducted through remote access by telephonic, video, and electronic means. The public may attend by viewing the livestream at http://mtbluetv.org/program-live-stream-farmington-selectmen.html or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MBTV11/ and/or calling 778-5874*** Item 1: Pledge of Allegiance Item 2: To elect officers for the ensuing year Item […]
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Sun Journal sports writer Randy Whitehouse dies at 51
Whitehouse, who had been covering sports since 1999, died Sunday after health issues for the past few months.
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Republican Sunbelt gains congressional seats as census shows population shift
For the first time in 170 years of statehood, California is losing a congressional seat.
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Sabattus couple buys Lewiston’s Sparetime Recreation, saving it from closure
The bowling alley will still close May 4, just temporarily, and reopen in late summer under the new owners, Justin and Samantha Juray.
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Looking Back on May 8
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Girls’ Club of the Androscoggin Electric Co. gave a dance in the employees hall last evening with a fair number present. The hall was decorated for the occasion and was most successful in every way. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Mrs. Warwick D. Ward will be mistress of ceremonies at the […]
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Looking Back on May 7
100 Years Ago: 1921 Oil for the Auburn streets has been ordered and the first delivery is expected to arrive on Wednesday. This year’s supply was of a lower figure than that of last year and it is understood that there is plenty available. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Pledge of Allegiance and the Girl […]