La Tournée du Bonheur9 p.m. Friday, 5:30 & 9 p.m.Saturday, 3 p.m. SundaySponsored by Sisters of Charity Health System, PenmorLithographers, Shaw’sSupermarkets, U. S. CellularReturning by popular demand the group La Tournée du Bonheur has been invited for a third consecutive year. Led by the charismatic showman Jean-Guy Piché, this French Canadian quartet has shared their […]
Specials
Calendar of Events
August 1 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Harris Field open to the public9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Quilt & Rug Show, WiltonMethodist Church9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sidewalk craft & food sale,downtown & Academy Hill SchoolBlueberry Bazaar, First Congregational Church, crafts, White Elephant table, baked goods, coffee, & lunchCraft fair & food, Wilton Legion HallYard […]
Leaving traces of the past
What will the future residents of Wilton, Maine discover about its townspeople fifty years from now? The answers will lie tucked away in a time capsule, scheduled to be buried by the town monument on Aug. 10 at 3 p.m.“The bicentennial time capsule will be placed opposite another time capsule buried earlier,” says Shannon Smith, […]
Lovell and Freeman fatally injured during Oregon Trail SCCA ProRally
HILLSBORO, Ore. – Subaru Rally Team USA superstars Mark Lovell, 43, and Roger Freeman, 52, both of England, were fatally injured July 12 during the first special stage of the Oregon Trail SCCA ProRally.
Ben Franklin Center A new community resource
Franklin Memorial Hospital’s new Community Health Education Center, named in honor of statesman, Ben Franklin, will provide a new level of vitality, coordination, and expansion to community-oriented health education and outreach.Charles Murray, FMH Board Chair, explained, “The new Community Health Education Center will help us keep our health-care system supplied with top-notch personnel who are […]
Local historian returns
Charlie Plummer is a local historian who has an amazing passion for the country in which we live. Charlie has been with us since we began the Tribute to Old Glory during our annual Liberty Festival Celebration. The spectators agree that Charlie is a key part of the event. We never script what he will […]
Lewiston fire department demonstration
The Lewiston Fire Department will have a fire truck on hand for demonstration to spectators. Come and see how a fire truck works and meet your local firemen.
Veterans Memorial Park
The Veterans memorial park named by the City of Lewiston, was the work of Joe Paradis, while the idea of the six flagpoles (5 of the different branches of the military & one for POW/MIA) was the decision of the L & A Veterans Council, (which is made up of 14 veteran organizations & auxiliaries).July […]
We’ve moved!
The July 3rd Tribute to the American Flag has a new location. Paul Badeau of the Lewiston/Auburn Economic Growth and the Downtown Advisory Board approached the Liberty Festival Board to consider the idea of utilizing the Lewiston Downtown.We think it is a great idea! Up until now, we have held the event in Kennedy Park. […]
Entertainment schedules
July 4At Veteran’s Park, Lewiston4:30 p.m.Star Spangled Banner(By Melissa Noel) 4:35 p.m.Kaining Amy6 p.m.Levelhed7:30 p.m.Community Little Theaterand The Dance CenterReview from Annie“Hard Knock Life”“Tomorrow”The Dance Center withHip Hop and Modern DanceBeyond Boundaries Dance Troupe with HOTSwingPerformanceCabaret with CLT’sown Renee Davis8:15 p.m.Appearances from ourmayors, Norm Guay andLaurier T. Raymond Jr.8:20 p.m.Bottle Rocket Kingsfarewell concert9:30 p.m.A Grande […]