“I think it only fair that Lewiston should pay one half the cost of patrolling Lake Auburn during the fishing season,” says a prominent Lewiston business man and a heavy tax payer. “Lewiston uses more water from the lake than Auburn. Lewiston men own cottages and launches on the lake and are as liable to […]

Augusta: Exhibits of Maine’s natural environment, prehistory, social history and manufacturing heritage are featured year-round; “Cabinet of Curiosities, the Museum Science Collections and You” continues at the Maine State Museum, State House Complex. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. Augusta: A 40-piece exhibition featuring contemporary artists and their views of the […]

Classical pianist Elan Sicroff, who received his musical training at the Juilliard School and Oberlin Conservatory, will perform music by Thomas de Hartmann at this summer’s Norway Arts Festival. Sicroff has given recitals at Carnegie Hall, New York’s Open Center, Wigmore Hall in London, the Longy School in Boston and university campuses across the country. […]

All events take place at Bates College, July 15 through Aug. 9All events are free unless otherwise noted.*Admission for students and senior citizens.Advance reservations by phone: 786-6161, beginning July 14, between 1 and 6 p.m.Tuesday, July 15, Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.Lecture/demonstration: Keigwin + CompanyFriday, July 18, Schaeffer Theatre, 8 p.m., $20/$12*Performance: Keigwin […]

BRUNSWICK – A big crew of men are fighting the forest fire raging between Mere Point and Harpswell Road, but they are making little headway because of the high wind. The first fire broke out on Monday but was soon put out, only to break out again Tuesday. Again it was thought the fire was […]

LEWISTON – Once again, the Bates Dance Festival is about to step out with more than three weeks of sensational performances and community programs.The festival, which began modestly 26 years ago, has become a world-class showcase of contemporary dance and music. From the streets and stages of New York City to the beauty of Japan […]

LEWISTON – Fiddler Ed Howe and guitarist John Cote will heat up the hall at a public contra dance scheduled for Friday, July 11, in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library.The event runs from 8 to 11 p.m. Admission is $2 for students, $5 for others.Howe and Cote, who perform under the name Perpetual […]

The Arundel Barn Playhouse will present “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical July 15 through Aug. 2. It’s 1925, the age of razzmatazz, frisky flappers and bathtub gin when the rules of love and society changed forever in America as “moderns” bob their hair, shorten their skirts and invade the […]

LEWISTON – As in previous years, the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will host a concert series from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays featuring accomplished musicians from Maine and Canada.The first concert will be July 9 when Maine Music Society Director John Corrie and Scott Vaillancourt, director of music at the basilica, will perform. […]

Johnny The K, an award-winning family performer, will bring his 12-string guitar and unique collection of hats, masks and disguises to Auburn’s Festival Plaza at 10 a.m. July 9 as part of Wednesdays In The Park. The performance, presented by the Lewiston and Auburn departments of recreation, is free.