AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., will host an Open Mic Night at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4. Sign-ups for mic slots will start at 5:45 p.m. Spoken word performances will be allowed five minutes; musical performances will be allowed two songs or eight minutes, whichever comes first. Time slots will be given […]
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Theater explores relationships between refugees, new homes in U.S.
LEWISTON — A Vermont theater company that uses theater and puppetry to explore pressing issues, inspire dialogue and celebrate the human spirit stage two performances at Bates College this week. Sandglass Theater of Putney, Vermont, will perform “Babylon, Journeys of Refugees” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and at 5 p.m. Saturday in Gannett Theater in Pettigrew […]
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Corvette club elect officers, plan events
The Mid Maine Vettes Corvette Club held its annual Christmas Party at Marco’s Restaurant in Lewiston in December. During the party, a short meeting was held to plan upcoming events and to nominate and elect club officers for 2019. From left, the new club officers for 2019 are: Brent Fox, social director; Melody Fox, secretary; […]
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Society to hold annual meeting NEW GLOUCESTER — The 2019 annual meeting of the New Gloucester Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at the New Gloucester Meetinghouse, 389 Intervale Road (next to the Town Hall). All members are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served. Auction to benefit Mexico mission trip OXFORD […]
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Men’s basketball: St. Joseph’s finding success by ditching conventional ways
Former Edward Little standout Ian Mileikis plays a key role for the high-scoring Monks.
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On Football: Chargers a tough matchup for Patriots
“This is the best team we’ve played all year,” Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said.
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'Dream Ride' highlights Northeast Motorsports Expo
People walk past displays during the Northeast Motorsports Expo at the Augusta Civic Center in January 2018. (Kennebec Journal photo by Joe Phelan) AUGUSTA — More than 70 race vehicles will be crammed into the Augusta Civic Center this weekend, including one that isn’t even completed yet. One of the highlights of the 31st annual […]
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New Mt. Blue baseball coach Ben Davis is a man with an ambitious plan
New Mt. Blue baseball coach Ben Davis follows through during a practice drill in Farmington last season, when he was the progam’s junior varsity coach. (Sun Journal photo by Tony Blasi) When the Mt. Blue baseball team returns this season, players should be prepared to get an education from their new head coach, who is […]
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Welding course offered
PARIS — Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education and Western Maine Community Action are partnering to provide a new professional welding program with Bancroft Contracting Corp. The 92-hour program will offer students welding processes used by Bancroft Contracting Corp. and other local employers, including 72 hours of hands-on welding instruction, safety training and 20 hours of math […]
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'Elmer' the plow does its job
Kathleen Currier of Lewiston uses her hand plow, “Elmer,” to clear her driveway of heavy, wet snow Wednesday. Currier says the plow works so well she decided to give it a name. (Sun Journal photo by Daryn Slover)