MONMOUTH — Kristene Aubin started her work with a coo. “Good girl,” she said, stroking the chestnut mare’s nose. “Aw, good girl.” In the horse stall next door, Aubin had just finished filing down the sharp edges of Raeco’s teeth — called floating. The palomino was pretty easy, only backing up a couple of times. […]
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Italian concert pianist returns to Franco Center Wednesday
LEWISTON — Since his Franco Center debut nearly five years ago, concert artist and teacher Mauro Bertoli has traveled many miles on concert tour from his adopted home in Ottawa, Ontario, and he returns to Lewiston on Wednesday, May 20, to perform a recital closing out the 9th Piano Series season at the Franco Center. […]
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Wayne announces Memorial Day ceremony
WAYNE — The town of Wayne is announcing its Memorial Day celebration plans beginning at 10:15 a.m. Monday, May 25. At this time, veterans and those wishing to honor veterans should assemble at the Wayne Community Church’s parking lot. The parade will leave the parking lot at 11 a.m. and travel down Main St. to […]
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Millette artist of the month at SugarWood
FARMINGTON — SugarWood Gallery announces Patti Millette as June’s Artist of the Month with an open house reception set for 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 5, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at 248 Broadway. Millette’s work will remain on exhibit and available for sale during the month of June. […]
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School of Magic and Showmanship staging Big Show encore
May 14th 2015 RUMFORD — They appear, vanish, read your thoughts, escape, and perform feats unimagined. The first group of students at 49 Franklin’s School of Magic and Showmanship had such fun with their first show, the group is staging an encore of the Big Show, at 7 p.m., Friday May 22, in the Mystic […]
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Maine Indian basketry focus of big Fiber Arts exhibit
Talk, workshop alsooffered at gallery BRUNSWICK — “Maine Indian Basketry” is an exhibition on view now through June 30 at Maine Fiberarts, 13 Main St., Topsham. The exhibition includes 78 baskets woven by over 30 Wabanaki basket makers. A reception and art conversation with Penobscot basket maker Theresa Secord will take place from […]
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‘Academy Awards’ set for Saturday night
FREYBURG — The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center presents the 4th Annual Fryeburg “Academy Awards” at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 23. The Academy Awards features original short films written, produced, directed, and edited by Fryeburg Academy students over the last year. This year’s show will feature master of ceremonies, Bob Hodgman-Burns; hosts Catherine Ashley […]
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Moscow Magic coming to Johnson Hall
GARDINER — Johnson Hall in Gardiner will present the Moscow Magic and Comedy Show at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 23. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and $5 for children. Johnson Hall is located at 280 Water Street in Gardiner. The Moscow Magic & Comedy Show, starring Victor Zenko, is a professionally produced […]
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2015 Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest winners announced
AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap has announced the names of the winners of the 2015 Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest. The annual contest allows Maine students from grades K through 12 to participate, with older students submitting essays regarding the Maine Constitution, voting and democracy; and younger students creating posters reflecting Maine […]
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American Legion to host Memorial Day service in Oxford
OXFORD — Anderson Staples American Legion Post 112 will hold a Memorial Day service at 9 a.m. Monday, May 25, at its hall at 169 King St. The service will include music by the Oxford Hills Middle School Band and readings of the Gettysburg Address and “In Flanders Fields.” Guest speaker will be Town Manager […]