3 starsStarring: Dustin Hoffman, Emma ThompsonDirected by: Joel HopkinsRated PG-13 for brief strong language. ‘Last Chance Harvey’ encourages audacity of hope For sheer amiability, it’s hard to top “Last Chance Harvey,” a funny, tender midlife romance starring Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson. The admirably well-preserved Hoffman is 71, so “midlife” may be optimistic, but the […]

Thursday evening the members of the Hook & Ladder Co. called on Lieut. Geo. Mottram at his home on Bartlett Street. The call was unexpected by Lieut. Mottram but not so with his wife, who was fully prepared for the boys. After all had been seated, Capt. Cronin arose and after telling of Mr. Mottram’s […]

NORWAY – Teens are invited to the Norway Memorial Library on Friday nights to see award-winning independent films from around the world. Expect to read some subtitles – unless you know Flemish, Lebanese or French.All showings are free and begin at 7 p.m.• The film “Falling” will kick off the series on Jan. 30. Written, […]

LEWISTON – Cellists Jan Muller-Szeraws and Tobias Werner and pianist Eugenio Urrutia-Borlando will perform in concert Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Franco-American Heritage Center.The 7:30 p.m. concert is being presented by the center in association with the Cohen Chamber Music Series at Hebron Academy.The program will feature works by Georg Friderich Händel and the Trio […]

Jan. 23: AUBURN, Volta Girls will perform at 8 p.m. at Lost Valley Brookside Lounge. 784-1561Jan. 23: AUBURN, Drew Heinonen will perform at 7 p.m. at Holly’s Own Deli and Restaurant, 84 Court St. 333-3041Jan. 23: FARMINGTON, fiddler and folk singer Lissa Schneckenburger will perform at 7:30 p.m. at UMF Nordica Auditorium.Jan. 23: LEWISTON, Jacob […]

At the Empire Theatre this afternoon there will be given a special matinee of the notable dramatic success “The Thief” as presented last night by Charles Frohman’s star cast. A reduction in prices has been made for the matinee in the reach of all. The sale of seats for this performance indicates at this early […]

MECHANIC FALLS – The Down East Country Music Association will hold a country Valentine’s show and dance Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Silver Spur Club.The event will run from noon to 5 p.m., with entertainment provided by the 2008 Tennessee-bound award winners.The food bar will be open. There will be raffles and a 50/50 drawing.Admission […]

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) – “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is the Academy Awards heavyweight with 13 nominations, yet the shadow of Batman loomed large with the absence of “The Dark Knight” in the best-picture race.An epic romance that earned a best-actor nomination for Brad Pitt and a directing spot for David Fincher, “Benjamin […]

LEWISTON – Musical performers Celeste and Michael Onofrio and bandmate John Rabassa of the Broad Street Trio will perform at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Little Dan’s BBQ restaurant.Broad Street Band, a five-piece classic rock dance band, formed an acoustic trio early in 2008. The trio evolved when band members started receiving requests to […]

NEW GLOUCESTER – Sean Mencher, who has performed his style of traditional American music worldwide for 25 years, and his Rhythm Kings will perform Saturday, Feb. 7, at the New Gloucester Village Coffee House.Mencher blends rock ‘n’ roll, western swing, bluegrass, jazz, blues and rockabilly. He leads with his own thumb-picking guitar style of boogie […]