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Samuel James plans January concert in Gardiner
Guitar Man Samuel James will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Johnson Hall, 280 Water St. in Gardiner. With a voice of grit and gravel, roots musician Samuel James sings with an authenticity lost in time. A modern guitar master, James’ skill has a depth and range that seems impossible for a man […]
Looking Back on Dec. 20
100 Years Ago: 1921 Four skating rinks are to be provided for Auburn boys and girls, by the city council. At the budget hearing Monday evening it was suggested that an additional $300 be added to the budget and be expended in providing the younger folks an opportunity for wholesome recreation; and this suggestion will […]
Waterville Opera House plans Enter the Haggis concert in February
The Waterville Opera House will feature Enter the Haggis at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, at 1 Common St. in Waterville. For the better part of two decades, Toronto’s Enter The Haggis has combined bagpipes and fiddles with a rock rhythm section to create a distinctively eclectic sound. Their songs offer singalong melodies and deep, […]
Looking Back on Dec. 18
100 Years Ago: 1921 Odd Fellows Hall has been closed to public dances. Orrin Kriley, who, associated with Chester Warren, has been conducting dances every Wednesday evening in this hall, was notified Tuesday night that he could not have the hall for any more public dances. Owing to the short notice to Mr. Kelley and […]
Looking Back on Dec. 17
100 Years Ago: 1921 Whereas, further regulation and restriction of dancing by the students of the college after a careful survey of the whole situation and whereas the faculty of the college has recommended that a change be made in the present regulations by permitting dancing upon campus under proper restrictions. Therefore, voted that dancing […]
Franco Winter Extravaganza planned for Friday, Saturday show is canceled
LEWISTON—The Gendron Franco Center recently announced that its Franco Winter Extravaganza is set to begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at the 46 Cedar St. venue. The show is expected to be one-hour long and will feature music, singing, on-stage dance performances, and a light show. Tickets for the cancelled Saturday show will be […]
Looking Back on Dec. 16
100 Years Ago: 1921 A new adding machine has been added to the equipment of the commercial course of the Jordan High School. It is proving to be a great adjunct by way of preparation to the students, and is very satisfactory on account of its simplicity. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Taber’s, a popular summer […]
Looking Back on Dec. 15
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Lewiston Chamber of Commerce will appropriate a sum of money to be used jointly with that appropriated by the city for the purpose of organizing a public skating rink, it was announced today. The need of municipal skating rinks that are properly constructed and are safe is especially necessary — […]