LEWISTON — A school department proposal to convert the Multi-Purpose Center on Birch Street into a pre-kindergarten school got a cool reception from City Councilors and senior citizens Tuesday night. “I see that building for what it is, a multipurpose center,” said Willie Danforth, commander of the Franco American War Veterans Post 31. “We need […]
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MPBN will air two ‘Sustainable Maine’ episodes
LEWISTON — The Maine Public Broadcasting Network will premiere two television productions about a new way of combining biophysical sciences with social science and economics to study Maine’s changing landscape. The original half-hour shows, airing at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, also examine how to sustain the landscape for future generations. The first two […]
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Standoff ends with surrender in Lewiston
LEWISTON —A man surrendered peacefully after a standoff with police on Howe Street on Wednesday evening. Police had converged on the apartment building, where the reportedly armed man was holed up. Police had the 2½-story building surrounded, and spent more than an hour trying to get the man to come out. Officers closed off Howe […]
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Program supports young people affected by cancer
LEWISTON – The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center will offer a free workshop for anyone seeking knowledge about supporting young people affected by cancer. “Supporting Children and Adolescents When a Loved One Has Cancer” will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at CMMC, […]
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L/A Arts Gallery 5 announces fall workshops
LEWISTON – L/A Arts Gallery 5 has announced its fall workshop schedule. All of the workshops take place in the gallery at 49 Lisbon St. To register, call L/A Arts at 782-7228 or go online to www.laarts.org. The Artist’s Way with Tammie Grieshaber, from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evenings, Sept. 26-Dec. 12. $10 per […]
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Schneckenburger to give cabaret show at Franco
LEWISTON — World-class fiddler Lissa Schneckenburger will give a cabaret performance on Friday, Sept. 23, at the Franco-American Heritage Center. As a winsome, sweet-voiced singer, Schneckenburger brings new life to old ballads. As a skillful, dynamic fiddler, she captures the driving rhythm and carefree joy of dance tunes, old and new. Schneckenburger, who began playing […]
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Olin Arts Center: World-renowned pianist and a cappella ensemble will open seasonlong celebration of 25 years of music, theater, art, films and more at Bates College
LEWISTON — World-acclaimed American pianist Richard Goode and Chanticleer, an internationally renowned a cappella ensemble, will kick off the 25th anniversary celebratory season of the Olin Arts Center at Bates College. Goode will present a program of works by Mozart and Chopin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at the Olin Concert Hall, 75 Russell […]
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Irish-American vocalist will give three concerts
LEWISTON — Since her acclaimed seven-year tenure as lead singer of Cherish the Ladies, Cathie Ryan has established herself as one of Celtic music’s most popular and enduring singer-songwriters. On Tuesday, Sept. 27, she will take the stage at the Franco-American Heritage Center at 7 p.m.. She will follow up with concerts at 7 p.m. […]