The Wilton Historical Society will be meeting on Thursday, Aug. 10, to celebrate the life and birthday of one of Wilton’s biggest celebrities [both literally and figuratively], Sylvia Hardy.
Circus
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
‘Absolutely a yearly tradition:’ Kora Shrine Circus back in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Asked what they like best about the Kora Shrine Circus, Soleil Joly and her brother, Parker, didn’t hesitate to answer, not even for a moment. “Johnny Rocket,” said 12-year-old Soleil, speaking of the zany showman with the Mohawk who does everything from tuba to dancing to dangling from the back of a tow […]
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The Cirque performs in Auburn
Guillermina Videla of Argentina paints the face of Ryder Bussiere, 8, of Sabattus, who was attending The Cirque at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn on Thursday. Asked about his favorite circus act, he said, “The one with the whistle-blowers.” (Abigail Austin/Sun Journal) Aubrey Lawrence and her grandmother, Heather Nering, watch the unicyclists perform […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
'Feel like a kid again' at Shrine Circus
A tiger jumps through a burning hoop at the 65th Kora Shrine Circus at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston on Saturday. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — The circus is “where everyone can feel like a kid again.” With that, Ringmaster Peter Sturgis kicked off the 65th Kora Shrine Circus on Saturday night. The Androscoggin […]
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Kora Shrine Circus performing in Lewiston
Kora Shrine Circus trainer Terry Frisco attends to Asian elephants Isla, left, and Kelly in the parking lot of the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston on Thursday. The elephants will perform throughout the weekend and in a special morning show Monday. For information, visit korashriners.org/circus. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Portland bans public display of 'wild and exotic' animals
PORTLAND (AP) — The display of wild and exotic animals will soon no longer be allowed in Portland after a unanimous city council vote. On Monday, the Portland City Council voted to ban the use of big cats, elephants and other circus animals because of handling practices. The Portland Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2fvaHJp ) a […]
Posted inNation / World
Ringling Bros. shuts down the big top after 146 years
Two performers hug after the final show of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — With laughter, hugs and tears — and the requisite death-defying stunts — the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus received its final standing ovation […]
Posted inMaine
Circus brings clowns, acrobats, animals and protests to town
Kora Shriners get their photo taken in front of the Elephant rides at the 64th Kora Shrine Circus at the Colisee in Lewiston on Friday, April 14, 2017. The circus will continue on Saturday. PORTLAND — An annual circus is making its way through Maine, bringing along performing elephants and reigniting controversy about their use. […]
