100 years ago, 1908 And now it is another new industry that is likely to be established in Auburn.Mr. W.J. Carver and Fred N. Coffin of that city have formed a partnership and are about to organize a company for the manufacture and marketing of a new boiler and radiator compound for the purpose of […]

LEWISTON – “Loyal but French,” a new book by Lewiston native Mark Paul Richard is the first comprehensive study of the French-Canadian presence in this city from the Civil War to the 21st Century.Richard, who is currently the coordinator of the Canadian Studies program at the State University of New York – Plattsburg, earned a […]

PORTLAND – The Portland Symphony Orchestra will ring in the new year with performances that include an endowment benefit concert with world-famous soprano Renée Fleming, an all-Mozart concert and a PSO Pops tribute to the music of World War II.All concerts are presented at Merrill Auditorium.• Tuesday Classical: “Shostakovich Tenth Symphony” – Jan. 13, 7:30 […]

Aww, look at that cute, fluffy puppy in those “Marley & Me” ads.He’s so sweet and innocent with those pleading eyes and that shiny, red bow around his neck. It almost makes you think you’re in for a feel-good comedy about a rambunctious yellow Lab and the family who loves him no matter what chaos […]

PORTLAND – The Movies on Exchange Street, located at 10 Exchange St., and owned by Stephen and Judith Halpert since 1980, will move its operation to the Portland Museum of Art.Beginning in February, the museum will show films in its auditorium on weekends. The new venture will be named Movies at the Museum.The Halperts will […]

The Edward Little basketball team, which after winning its three home games by big scores, should be able with a little more coaching to do exceptionally good work and may make a Massachusetts trip before the season is over. If it does, this will be the first time that such a trip has been made.It […]

Adam Sandler returns to the familiar man-child of yore with “Bedtime Stories,” a desperate family-friendly comedy about wild nighttime fantasies that magically come true in broad daylight.Truly, Sandler seemed to have moved beyond this comfortable adolescent state, past the goofy persona he forged for himself with early movies like “Billy Madison” and “Little Nicky.” He’s […]

Friday, Dec. 26, Craig Hensley of Bowdoinham will play at the restaurant/cafe Guthries in Lewiston. His original music combines elements of country blues, folk, bluegrass and old-time tunes. Saturday, Dec. 27, St. Solitude of Asheville, N.C., will perform with special guest Bahama. The music of St. Solitude is written and performed by Dup Crosson, who […]

Dec. 26: BATH, Neil Lamb will perform on the guitar with vocals at 6:30 p.m. at Solo Bistro, 128 Front St. 443-3373Dec. 26: BRUNSWICK, Castlebay will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 15 Pleasant St. $10 529-5438Dec. 26: LEWISTON, Vegetables by Day will perform at 9 p.m. at Shooters, 347 Lisbon St. […]

GRAY – Auditions for the Fiddlehead Players production of “Jungle Book – Kids” will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 3; and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4.“Jungle Book – Kids” is a 40-minute musical written for young actors. There are roles for more than 70 children ages 8 through […]