100 Years Ago: 1922 “I see another story of a raid made in Lewiston a few days ago by certain Federal officers,” smiled a Main Street businessman, Tuesday morning, “and they appear to think that the officers had a desperate encounter here. Knowing the actual details of the incident, all that I can say is […]
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Folk country duo coming to Oasis
The folk country duo Darling Corey will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. As a duo, Matt Shipman and Erica Brown feature a delightful blend of vocal harmonies accompanied by fiddle, banjo, mandolin and guitars. From thoughtful […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 14
100 Years Ago : 1922 A whist and social is to be held by the St. Monica Society of Trinity Church this evening at the rectory. On Wednesday evening an entertainment and social under the auspices of the Men’s Club will be held in the Sunday school rooms. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Edward Little High […]
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Comedians Casey Crawford and Johnny Ater to perform at Johnson Hall
Johnson Hall plans to present a Maine Event Comedy show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at the hall, at 280 Water St. in Gardiner. Comedians Casey Crawford and Johnny Ater will co-headline the event. The show also will feature Al Ghanekar and Ian MacDonald. Crawford’s well-crafted one-liners earned him a televised spot on Jimmy […]
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Portland Stage seeks pieces from playwrights
The Clauder Competition submission window closes March 31.
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“When Radio Was King: A Return to the 60s” in Monmouth
Monmouth Community Players plans to present “When Radio Was King: A Return to the 60’s” Feb. 18-20, at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Before there was Netflix, Hulu and cable TV, families would crowd around the radio to […]
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UMF Emery Community Arts Center concert features Wilton native Darby Sabin
The UMF Emery Community Arts Center plans to present a concert featuring Wilton native Darby Sabin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, in the Emery Performance Space on Academy Street in Farmington. An Americana powerhouse, Sabin comes to UMF for her first show at home since returning from her 2022 European Throne of Thorns Tour […]
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Caswell concert planned at Chocolate Church Arts Center
Singer-song writer Jud Caswell will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at Chocolate Church Annex, 804 Washington St. in Bath. In 2006, Caswell burst on the national scene, winning the legendary Kerrville New Folk competition. His songs have been taught at Berklee, recorded by Judy Collins, and named “#4 Song of the Decade” by […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 12
100 Years Ago: 1922 The Great Lakes String Quartet comes as the next entertainment to the Auburn Chamber of Commerce series. The quartet will entertain Tuesday evening, Feb. 14, at the Webster School building. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The latest annual report of the Dr. Gard W. Twaddle Nurses’ Endowment Fund shows an addition of […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 11
100 Years Ago: 1922 Kora Temple is being decorated for the heart-to-heart party, to be put on by committee No. 4, of the Lewiston and Auburn Shrine Club Monday evening, Feb. 13th. E. W. Nickerson, the well-known decorator, is in charge, and he is working out some novel color schemes and electrical effects. The committee […]