Classic rock band The Veggies will perform at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, at The Mill House Pub in Mechanic Falls. Don Hebert (vocals), Moe McKenna (bass), Shawn Callahan (lead guitar), Ray Tardiff (drums), and Anna Hunnewell (vocals). The Veggies have been performing throughout New England for over 15 years. There is no cover charge. […]
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Seth Glier plans CD release concert
A Seth Glier CD release concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor. Glier’s new album “The Coronation” is an invitation to forge a new, more beautiful world out of the current chaos. “For most of my adult life, I’ve held […]
Looking Back on Sept. 29
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Federal inspection of Auburn cows being carried out by Inspector O.C.Caldwell of Portland continues to bear out the claim that Auburn is more free from having tuberculosis than any other section of the state. Today 949 cows have been tested and of this number two reactors were found. But the […]
Celebration Barn to present the Gawler Family Band
The Gawler Family Band at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Performing at Celebration Barn Theater, at 190 Stock Farm Road in South Paris. This musical performance is suitable for all ages. COVID-19 precautions will be in place. The Gawler Family Band (John and Ellen Gawler and their daughters Molly, Edith, and Elsie, […]
International comedy ‘The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?’ coming to Franco stage Oct. 6
LEWISTON – Robert Dubac’s “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” is coming to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at 46 Cedar St. On a quest to answer the age-old question, “What do women want?” Dubac transforms himself into five “hysterical boneheads who each offer sidesplitting advice on how to best straddle the […]
The Weight Band concert set for Waterville
The Weight Band will take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Performing their current album, “World Gone Mad,“ as well as classic songs of The Band, The Weight Band is led by Jim Weider, a 15-year former member of The Band and the […]
Looking Back on Sept. 28
100 Years Ago: 1921 Tourmalines to the estimated value of over $200 were stolen from the H.U. Greenlaw Mine at Mt. Apatite last Sunday, and as yet no trace of the guilty person or persons has been found. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Serving as young models for the fashion show held last night at the […]
Lithgow Library to host poet Sarah Carlson Oct. 5
AUGUSTA — Maine poet Sarah Carlson plans to share a selection of poems from her newest book, “In the Currents of Quiet,” during a Zoom presentation at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5. The presentation is hosted by Lithgow Public Library. Carlson combines her writing with photography scenes, according to a news release from the library. […]
Looking Back on Oct. 7
100 Years Ago: 1921 Gov. Baxter addresses the closing session of the New England Rotarians, tonight, extending an official welcome for the state. Governor Baxter was unable to come here for previous sessions. His address was followed by motion pictures of Maine scenes, including lumbering, winter scenes, Katahdin, and the various Ricker Hotels. Prizes for […]
Music for Mavis will wrap up season with Mary Murphy
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo will come to its fall closure with the beautiful talents of our own Mary Murphy from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the gazebo in Turner. Maine native Murphy is a soulful singer/songwriter, indie recording artist and multi-instrumentalist with a vast repertoire. She enjoys interacting with her […]