While they’re often positive experiences, area readers say music lessons can also instill character and teach lessons of a whole different kind.
Lena LaPierre
Posted inOxford Hills, Things to Do
Waterford World’s Fair combines old-fashioned fun with agricultural education
Three days of events include food contests, pig scramble and farming lessons.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Things to Do
Auburn and Lewiston ready to make a splash at 2-day L-A Riverfest
Riverfest returns this Friday with a rowing regatta, a kickball tournament, a whoopie pie eating contest and more.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
A Mississipian’s journey from picking gentian plants in the Balkan mountains to drinking Moxie in Lisbon
For this Mississippian, the taste of Moxie reminds her of a cherished childhood memory.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Watch: ‘This is really a celebration of happiness.’ The fun flows as Lisbon honors Moxie
From the longest Moxie Day Parade ever, to a Julia Gagnon performance and the crowning of a 12-time Moxie Chugging Contest champion, this year’s Moxie Festival was one for the books.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Food, Local & State
This year’s Moxie Recipe Contest had the most child participants ever. They dominated.
These gifted young gourmands dominated the competition, seizing more than their share of competition glory. Two of the top spots in each category, besides main dish and crowd favorite, were clenched by Moxie lovin’ cooks under the age of sixteen.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
They’ve spent all year perfecting their recipes. The secret ingredient? Moxie.
From Moxie bacon-wrapped mushrooms to Moxie-infused bundt and even mango Moxie meatballs, this year’s Moxie Recipe Contest proved that the divisive soda can actually taste mouthwateringly delicious.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Free clothing repair fair gives damaged clothes a new life
At the Auburn Goodwill, Mainers trickled in to get anything from chewed up dog leashes to sentimental wallets repaired by Maine GearShare staff.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Moxie Festival to return with a performance by ‘American Idol’ sensation Julia Gagnon and the longest Moxie Day Parade ever
The festival will be held July 12-14 and will feature a Moxie recipe contest, a Moxie chugging contest, a car show, a whoopie pie eating contest and more.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
First day of Liberty Festival lights up Lewiston, Auburn with patriotism, joy and fireworks
Thousands gathered at Lewiston’s Veterans Memorial Park and Auburn’s Great Falls Plaza to listen to live performances, watch the fireworks display and celebrate 248 years of American liberty.