100 Years Ago: 1921 The Lewiston and Auburn chapter of the Red Cross is receiving many calls for clothing, and could use a large number of garments, either partly worn or which could be made over. A recent request was for clothing for two little boys who belong to a family where illness has taken […]
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‘Momma Mia!’ to be staged in Fryeburg
Fryeburg Academy plans to present the 2021-22 All-School Musical, Mamma Mia! at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center on the campus of Fryeburg Academy, at 18 Bradley St. in Fryeburgon. Performances are planned for 7 p.m. Nov. 11, and 12 and at 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 13. ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story […]
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‘She Kills Monsters’ to be staged this month
USM Theatre Lights Up the Stage with the Fantastical, D&D-Inspired Adventure Story She Kills Monsters The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre brings audiences back to Russell Hall with the funny, moving, and adventure-packed “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen Nov. 12-21 on the USM Gorham campus in historic Russell Hall, 24 University […]
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Somerset Abbey to host Magic Bus: A tribute to the Who
Magic Bus: A tribute to the Who will take the stage at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St., in Madison. The Who, one of rock’s most iconic bands, made the charts in 1964 with their hit song, “Can’t Explain.” That was the beginning of their amazing journey. Still performing more […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 8
100 Years Ago: 1921 The first snow of the season fell Friday morning. During the “storm,” which lasted about fifteen minutes, a well-known Wilton man was seen mowing his lawn. 50 Years Ago: 1971 A seven-member School Council is assisting the administrative staff of St. Dominic Regional High School, Lewiston in an advisory capacity. Its […]
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Waterville gallery to open ‘Shirt Stories: Frescoes’ exhibit
Waterville Creates’ next exhibition at its Ticonic Gallery, “Shirt Stories: Frescoes” by Barbara Sullivan, is scheduled to open Monday, Nov. 15, at 10 Water St. #106. A special members’ only reception will be held with the artist from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. To learn more about becoming a member, visit watervillecreates.org/membership. “Shirt […]
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Kennedy to perform in Lewiston
Fiddler Owen Kennedy will perform at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the Oasis of Music, held in the downstairs chapel of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, at 122 Ash St., Lewiston. Owen is a seasoned solo performer as well, frequently playing at local markets and festivals, kicking off the Boys & Girls […]
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Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest Coming to L-A
LEWISTON-AUBURN — Maine Event Comedy plans to present the second annual Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest, Nov. 10-13. The event will take place in the twin cities over four days and feature 32 comedians from Maine to Michigan. “The festival is a celebration of laughter in Lewiston-Auburn,” said Maine Event Comedy’s Mark Turcotte in a […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 6
100 Years Ago: 1921 Five dollars and costs for intoxication was the only sentence In the Lewiston Municipal court Friday morning. The respondent couldn’t pay so he was taken to the county jail, where he will receive board and room for a few weeks. 50 Years Ago: 1971 At an open house meeting at Montello […]
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Maine Music Society launches fourth annual online auction
The Maine Music Society is holding its fourth annual auction online beginning Saturday, Nov. 6 and running until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Details on bidding procedures and a link to the auction website are available on the MMS website www.mainemuiscsociety.org. Items up for auction include everything from fishing flies tied by a local […]