Is a physician, called to a far part of the city, on a case where life and death depend on the speed with which he reaches his patient, justified in running his automobile in excess of a speed limit of 8 miles an hour?That was the most interesting question which came up when Dr. W.H. […]

Nick Knowlton, above, a singer/entertainer in Lewiston-Auburn for decades, will sing tracks from his upcoming solo album, “Letting Go: Songs for Joye,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at Festival Plaza in Auburn. Knowlton recently recorded 16 love songs dedicated to his late wife, Joye. A selection of 10 cover songs and six origianls will […]

PORTLAND – William Manning, a Lewiston-born abstract Expressionist painter represented in museums and galleries internationally, has one large exhibition, “From Here to Eternitime,” running concurrently in August at two galleries.With virtually all of his energetic and expressive work borne out of his attraction for Monhegan Island – high cliffs, deep pine forests and dramatic ocean […]

LEWISTON – Kathryn Beausang of RiverWalk Creations will discuss creative jewelry design from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, at L/A Arts’ Gallery 5.Beausang’s unique beaded designs are created from vintage and contemporary beads, crystals and stones that she collects from all over the world. Many of the vintage beads are one of a […]

POLAND – The Sally Davis Trio, which centers its repertoire around the rich harmonies of the best in classic jazz, will perform at 7 p.m. Monday, July 28, at All Souls Chapel.The group creates many textures in its music through the use of acoustic and electric piano sounds, bass, tenor and alto saxophones, flute and […]

That the hotels at the summer resorts are enjoying the best season in their history is the belief of Hiram Ricker of Poland Spring. He said: “At the present time our hotels at Poland Spring and Rockland are enjoying a better patronage than we have ever received at the same time of the season in […]

“Brideshead Revisited” is an unimpeachable yet ultimately unmoving adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s classic novel about social ambition, religious conflict and doomed love.There’s nothing wrong with director Julian Jarrold’s film: The cast is fine, the production values solid. Everything is meticulously appointed in the traditional high style of a Merchant-Ivory period piece.As in “Becoming Jane,” Jarrold’s […]

MONMOUTH – The Theater at Monmouth is accepting donations for its annual silent auction to be held Aug. 2-17 during both matinee and evening shows. Appreciated are antiques, estate items, gift certificates for restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, movie and live theaters or perhaps opportunities for favorite pastime. For example, a sunset cruise on the lake […]

NORWAY – Select pieces of Maine art spanning 19th century folk art to contemporary western Maine art from the private collection of Richard G. Durnin will be sold through silent and live auction Saturday, July 26, at the Lajos Matolcsy Arts Center.The event, a benefit for the 46-year old nonprofit Western Maine Art Group, will […]

July 24: AUBURN, Potpourri will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Auburn Mall center court. 786-2977 July 24, 31: AUBURN, pianist Mary Murphy will perform jazz and blues at 6:30 p.m. at Holly’s Own Deli and Wine Bar, 84 Court St. 333-3041 July 24, 26, 27: BRUNSWICK, the Gamper Festival of Contemporary Music […]