100 Years Ago: 1922 The Social dance which was given by the members of Lakeview Grange Saturday evening was well attended and a pleasant time reported. The refreshments were served at intermission. Kelley’s Orchestra furnished music. The following committee had charge: Mrs. Leon Berry, Silas Bennett and Elmer Shaw. A Merchant’s Carnival and dance will […]
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Bruce Cockburn concert planned at Waterville Opera House
Bruce Cockburn plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at The Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Cockburn has released 34 albums and played thousands of concerts around the world, something that he continues to do to this day. His songs have been covered by many artists including Jimmy Buffet, KD […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 23
100 Years Ago: 1922 The second annual Consumers Opportunity Sales Week opened Monday with a rush. Many out of town people were noticed shopping on the streets. It is expected that Lewiston will be the’ center of large crowds of out of town people all this week. Monday was Opening Sales Day and a great […]
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One Longfellow Square to host Le Vent Du Nord
Le Vent Du Nord will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., in Portland. Those who attend will hear globally infused tunes that include button accordion, guitar and fiddle from an act that is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. They’ve got 11 albums, including the brand new […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 22
100 Years Ago: 1922 Members of the Stanton Bird Club who went to Thorncrag yesterday morning found two suet cages empty and the feeding boxes in need of food. Many tracks showed visits of many birds. Pine grosbeaks, downy woodpeckers, chickadees, crows and partridges were seen as well as a saucy gray squirrel. 50 Years […]
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Dave Mallett plans Concert at Somerset Abbey
A Dave Mallett concert is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St., in Madison. AmericanaFolk-MusicMaine-Musicians Mallett, a treasure of a man and a true troubadour from Maine, will sing his classics and some new ones as well. The cool breezes of Maine’s northlands have flowed through the songs of […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 21
100 Years Ago: 1922 The Jolly Sisters Club of Liberty Rebekah will hold a Valentine dance this evening at Abou Ben Adhem Hall, Main Street. The committee has made plans for everyone to have a jolly time. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Walter Winchell, the fast-talking song-and-dance man who became a newscaster on radio, died in […]
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Clem Snide plans online concert Feb. 23
Clem Snide will perform an online concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, from the stage of One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. The alt-country musician released a cover of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” last year with a much slower tempo and a simple acoustic arrangement. Then there’s the 2020 album “Forever Just […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 19
100 Years Ago: 1922 The Twin City Branch sewed all day Wednesday, February 8, at the C.M.G. Hospital. Nine members were present and at the business session they voted to give $5.00 to the C.M.G. Charity Fund; also to assist a woman to have cataracts removed later. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Stephen A. Marsden of […]