AUBURN — Breanna Wing, the Auburn native who appeared next to Margot Robbie in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon A Time in . . . Hollywood,” has landed a part in the upcoming biopic, “Being the Ricardos.” The film, directed by screenwriter/director Aaron Sorkin, follows the relationship between comedienne and sitcom star Lucille Ball and her […]
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Live comedy takes the stage at CBU
Happy Holidays from The River Comics who give the gift of laughter just when you need it most. Local comedian Davey Getchel and Boston area comics Sam Buck and A.J. Hapenny roll into town with live stand-up comedy presented by The River Comics at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, at Craft Brew Underground in […]
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Sing! It’s Christmas to be held at Chocolate Church Arts Center
The season will come to a close at Chocolate Church Arts Center on Monday, Dec. 20 with an adapted version of Sing! It’s Christmas, a community sing-along that has taken place at the venue for decades. The family-friendly event, which will feature local performers, is free to the public, but will have limited seating and […]
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Artists sought for ‘Black & White’ show
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for the next juried show, “Black & White.” This show is open to members and non-members; all mediums are welcome. The deadline for entries to the “Black & White” show is 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15; the juror will be architect and painter Jack Silverio. Silverio […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 14
100 Years Ago: 1921 “I have just received a tentative plan of the state highway commission regarding what they promise to do this coming year and what I have to say is this: Androscoggin County is coming into its own. More money is going to be spent on the roads than ever spent before.” These […]
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Singer-songwriter Stan Davis will perform at the Oasis of Music
Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Stan Davis will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday Dec. 15, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Stan Davis decided to play the guitar at age twelve, after attending a concert by Pete Seeger. More than fifty years later, his finger-style, slide, and […]
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Christmas with Kennerley planned at Merrill Auditorium
The event also will be available on-demand Dec. 20 through Jan. 5.
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Looking Back on Dec. 13
100 Years Ago: 1921 John Wilson, candidate for mayor of Auburn, and Judge Harry Manger of the municipal court, will speak to the North Auburn Grange Hall at 7.30 o’clock Monday night, upon issues of the campaign. 50 Years Ago: 1971 (from a Journal photo) The Lewiston Exchange club hosted a group of Bates College […]
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Winter Solstice Mini-Fest Featuring Matt Flinner & Low Lily
Winter Solstice Mini-Fest will feature Matt Flinner and Low Lily at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. This high energy show will feature instrumentals alongside impeccably arranged songs to celebrate the season. Between them, the musicians play mandolins, guitars, fiddle, banjo, double bass, and sing in […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 11
100 Years Ago: 1921 General Diaz, at the State banquet in his honor at Boston Thursday night, invited Americans to discover the land of Columbus. “In 1492 Columbus discovered America,” he said. “In 1921, I say to you, ‘Come and discover Italy.’” 50 Years Ago: 1971 A program of folk songs will be presented by […]