100 Years Ago: 1921 The Woman’s Mission Circle of the Elm Street Universalist Church, Auburn will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Lydia Bickford, 96 High Street. The watchword will be “Peace.” 50 Years Ago: 1971 Mechanic Falls will have one of the largest and most modern mobile home parks in this area of the state, […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 20
100 Years Ago: 1921 Miss Helen Wardell of Bates college will speak at a supper at the Athletic Club of the YWCA Blue Triangle, Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock, on her experiences in South Africa. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Bales College Needle Club is meeting at the Alumni House, 31 Frye Street, Lewiston Wednesday […]
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Damariscotta gallery to celebrate season with holiday show
DAMARISCOTTA — A reception for River Arts’ holiday show is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at 36 Elm St. The galleries are filled with fine art and fine craft by Maine artists. From classical to whimsical, the show aims to offer something for everyone with paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache […]
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Defying the British to get Bibles to colonists is the subject of Monmouth writer’s newest novel
Mark Leslie’s 14th book and fourth historical novel describes the events surrounding one man’s decision to risk his life to print Bibles for the colonies.
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Looking Back on Nov. 19
100 Years Ago: 1921 William Ernest Young and Miss Helen Edna Murray, both of Lewiston, were winners again in their class prize speaking contest, Saturday afternoon. These two students won the prizes of their class last year as well. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Mrs. Gary Cadman is general chairman of the Holiday Fair being held […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 18
100 Years Ago: 1921 The first evening grosbeak of the season was reported seen by Miss Grace Lunt on Nov. 8. Five visited Dr. and Mrs. C.E. Norton’s garden, and Sunday, a whole flock was seen by Dr. H.H. Britain. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Tours of the new YWCA building at 130 East Avenue, Lewiston […]
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Darrell Scott concert planned at Stone Mountain Arts Center
Darrell Scott will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Stone Mountain Arts Center at 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. A reschedule from April 17, 2021 The singer songewriter has collaborated with Steve Earle, Sam Bush, Emmylou Harris, John Cowan, Verlon Thompson, Guy Clark, Tim O’Brien, Kate Rusby, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Mary Gauthier, Dan […]
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Penobscot Theatre Company to present ‘Miracle on 34th St.’
Penobscot Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the first production in the Bangor Opera House since March 2020, “Miracle on 34th St: A Live Musical Radio Play.” Original lyrics, music and arrangements are by Jon Lorenz and adapted from the original 1947 Lux Radio Hour Broadcast. The Opera House is located at 131 Main St., […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 17
100 Years Ago: 1921 The new electric advertising sign that has been placed on the building at the corner of Main and Chapel Streets is one of the most attractive in the city – made so by its simplicity. It is in the form of a star, the edges outlined by electric lights and in […]
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‘Twain By the Tale’ to be staged in Gardiner
The Open Book Players will present the second production of their 25th Season, “Twain By the Tale”, at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Nov. 19, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 21, at Johnson Hall, at 280 Water St. in Gardiner. In this two act revue of Mark Twain stories, sketches, and monologues, adapted by Dennis Snee, the […]