On the evening train from Canada Wednesday over the Grand Trunk Railroad arrived two men and their wives and children, numbering in all 40 people. In one family there are 24 children and in the other 12 children. They came to Lewiston from Grand Island, Canada, and are to make their home in this city […]

LEWISTON – A family-friendly event, “A Better Day L-A” will offer an evening of music and community awareness Wednesday, March 18, at the University of Southern Maine’s L-A College.Among the local musicians who will perform from 5 to 8:30 p.m. are USM professor Steve Romanoff (of Schooner Fare); Mbiradzimu, featuring USM LAC graduate Godfrey Banda, […]

This warmhearted show offers slapstick, vaudevillian-type comedy and a chance to vote on whodunit AUBURN – When Charles Dickens died before finishing “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” it certainly was never imagined that his bleak tale would eventually become popular in the form of a wildly warmhearted and unusual theatrical experience.Now known as “Drood,” the […]

BRUNSWICK – Ever wonder how seals, whales and walruses keep warm in icy waters? Want to learn about blubber and try on a “blubber mitten?”Ever wonder how explorers protected their eyes from the bright sun reflecting off snow and ice? Decorate your own pair of snow goggles and try them out.These and other activities will […]

March 13: AUBURN, The Grumps, a trio based in Portland, will perform funky rock at 8 p.m. at Lavish, 34 Court St. 376-4933 March 13: GARDINER, Zemya, an a cappella group, will perform world music at 7:30 p.m. at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St. $12-$4 582-7144 March 13: LEWISTON, Saint Cecilia Schola […]

Something a little out of the ordinary to say the least took place recently at the home of R. E. Wilson on Summer Street, Auburn. A glass bowl containing gold fish was placed on the top of the sewing machine near a window. Beneath the bowl was a table cloth which had been folded several […]

Friday, March 13, The Grumps will bring their funky rock and upbeat music to Lavish at 34 Court St., Auburn. Winners of the 2004 WBLM/Michelob Battle of the Bands, the Portland-based band performed 200 shows last year and will play from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Lavish. Formed in 2002, the trio is made […]

Go and doWHAT: concert by The Bruce Marshall BandWHO: an L/A Arts eventWHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20WHERE: Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, AuburnCONCERT TICKETS: $24, $19. Call 782-7228 or visit www.laarts.org.NOTE: The Hilton is offering a preconcert dinner menu. For reservations, call 784-4433. Bruce Marshall Self-described blue collar man and his bandmates will serve up […]

PORTLAND – The Dave Rowe Trio will get a head start on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day when it brings its three-part harmonies, instrumental virtuosity and showmanship to the Maine Irish Heritage Center Friday, March 13.While respecting traditional music, the trio presents a fresh take on the Celtic and folk scene and builds on tradition to […]

PORTLAND – Portland Ballet returns to the stage with the dramatic and romantic masterpiece ballet “Giselle,” with original music by Adolphe Adam and choreography by international ballerina Catherine Batcheller. This two-act ballet will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Portland High School’s John Ford Theater, […]