Smith was frequently rated the preeminent British female performer of a generation and remained in demand even in her later years.
September 2024
Posted inConnections
Lewiston bridge, cribbage winners announced
Lewiston Bridge Club Lewiston Bridge Club winners on Sept. 23 were Brian Kelly of Wilton and Pat Quinn of Otisfield. Tied for second were Les Buzzell of Auburn and Ron Reynolds of Auburn, Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Roger Labbe of Lisbon, and Linda Smith of Oxford and Mike Quinn of Otisfield. The club meets […]
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Hurricane Helene death toll raises, cuts swath of destruction across the Southeast
At least 44 people have been killed in 5 states. Among those killed were 3 firefighters, a woman and her 1-month-old twins, and an 89-year-old woman whose house was struck by a falling tree.
Posted inConnections
Children’s Book Box opens in Bridgton
The Molly Ockett Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, along with the town of Bridgton, celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Posted inConnections
‘Connections’ with medium set for Norway church Oct. 5
In addition to gallery-style readings, the event will include many raffles, a 50/50 drawing, reading gift certificates and refreshments.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Safe Voices to hold domestic abuse and violence vigils Oct. 7
The candlelit vigils will start at 6 p.m. and will be held simultaneously in Dufresne Plaza at 72 Lisbon St. in Lewiston and at Meeting House Park at 139 Main St. in Farmington.
Posted inSports
Sports on TV: Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Sept. 27 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 12:20 a.m. (Saturday) FS1 — AFL Playoffs: Sydney vs. Brisbane, Grand Final, East Melbourne, Australia AUTO RACING 3:30 p.m. FS2 — NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series: Qualifying, Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kan. 5:30 p.m. FS1 — ARCA Menards Series: The […]
Posted inFootball, Maine, Sports, Varsity Maine
‘I like my brain cells’: More high school football players in Maine wearing protective ‘Guardian Caps’ — but not in games
The use of the caps, which are now allowed in NFL games, has increased significantly in Maine for practices in the last 2 years but has not carried over to games.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
How Elizabeth Strout came to bring 3 beloved characters together in ‘Tell Me Everything’
When the author realized Olive Kitteridge, Lucy Barton and Bob Burgess from her previous books were all living in Crosby, Maine, she knew they had to meet.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Rosalie “Jean” Smith
SOLON – Rosalie “Jean” Smith, 83, a resident of Solon and formerly of Leeds, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at …