DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you find out why the Elks Lodge in Lewiston on Lisbon Street no longer has bingo on Wednesday at noon? I went yesterday with a group of friends and the building was closed. Are there are any other daytime bingo places in the Lewiston-Auburn area? Thank you! — No name, Lewiston […]
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Robert J. Hinkley
PORTLAND — Robert J. Hinkley, 73, of Gorham died Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Maine Medical Center following a short illness. He was born in Lewiston on Dec. 5, 1944, the son of the late Paul and Aller (Lee) Hinkley. Robert enjoyed drawing, painting and loved listening to country music. He is survived by two brothers, Gerald […]
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Bonnie J. Bulger
RUMFORD — Bonnie J. Bulger, 69, of Rumford, passed away on Tuesday Sept 19, peacefully with her children by her side at CMMC. Bonnie was born on Sept 3, 1948 and raised in Rumford Maine, by her parents Edward and Alyce (Blake) Peare. She graduated from Stephens High school in Rumford. Bonnie worked as a […]
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Lorraine J. Pulsifer
ERWIN, N.C. — Lorraine J. Deschamps Pulsifer, 83, of Erwin, North Carolina, formerly of Livermore, died Monday, Sept. 4, at her home. Lorraine was born April 4, 1934 in Auburn, daughter of the late Harvey and Cecile Maheux Deschamps. Lorraine was a graduate of Edward Little High School and later from Mr. Bernard’s School of Hair […]
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Talent abounds at Pine State Country Music Association Talent Search
LEWISTON — The local talent did not disappoint in the 17th Annual Pine Tree State Country Music’s Talent Search and Competition, with contestants performing smooth gospel music to traditional country tunes. The event was held from noon to 6 p.m. at the Silver Spur in Mechanic Falls. Sunday’s show, coordinated by Pine Tree State Country […]
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Dixfield resident to host country music festival on Sept. 12
DIXFIELD — Almost two months after organizing a heavy metal festival at the Mountain View Campground, resident Donald Litwin is looking to attract country music fans. Litwin said A Day of Country will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 at the campground. “The heavy metal festival was all right,” Litwin said […]
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Former Andover teacher pitching fundraisers for new town-run school
ANDOVER — A former Andover Elementary School teacher is launching the first of several fundraisers aimed at raising money for the new town-run school. Townspeople voted last year to leave SAD 44 and start their own school. “I figure we need to start doing fundraisers for it,” Carol Emery of Andover said Friday. “I’m hoping […]
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Portland, Maine: The way breaking up with a country singer should be
PORTLAND — Portland, Maine? Tim McGraw doesn’t know where it is. And he doesn’t want to know, either. The country singer included a song, “Portland, Maine,” on his latest album, “Sundown Heaven Town,” which came out Tuesday. It’s a breakup song where McGraw is lamenting that his love has left for Portland. During the chorus, […]
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Charley Pride concert attracts hundreds to Oxford County Fair
OXFORD — Several hundred people of all ages sat or stood in the rain for hours on Saturday evening waiting for country music legend Charley Pride to perform at the Oxford County Fair. Pride last performed at Oxford Plains Speedway with Tammy Wynette and Eddy Raven in 1982. Many in the crowd said they had […]