The Auburn Community Concert Band, under the direction of Milt Simon, will present its customary holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The free 75-minute performance will feature both traditional and contemporary songs celebrating the Christmas and Hanukah holiday seasons. The concert will conclude with an audience […]
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Paintings, photography on display at CMMC gallery
The art of Julie Kaczynski and the photography of Dan Marquis is on display for the month of December in The Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Kaczynski graduated from Maine College of Art in 1993 majoring in photography and specializing in portraits. A few years ago, she […]
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French folk dance music on stage at Oasis of Music
Le Bon Truc will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. Le Bon Truc plays French folk dance music: bourrées, branles, mazurkas, laridés, schottisches, valse, and more. This trio’s beautiful dance music reflects more of what is popular in France than in our […]
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‘Standout’ Lewiston graduate dies from severe allergic reaction
Omar Osman, a graduate of Lewiston High School and a first-year student at Bowdoin College, died unexpectedly from a severe allergic reaction Saturday night.
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Lewiston club recognizes bridge players
The Lewiston Bridge Club has announced its winners for the Tuesday, Nov. 29, game. Rosemarie Goodwin of Lewiston and Les Buzzell of Auburn came in first. Second were Roger Labbe of Lisbon and Paul Clements of New Gloucester. Third were Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Mike Quinn of Otisfield and Georgette Jewell of South Paris […]
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Holiday cheer fills Dufresne Plaza in Lewiston
Holiday At The Plaza includes Santa Claus, reindeer, music, food and much more, including the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree and menorah.
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Homeless in Maine: Record-setting estimates come as winter’s bite threatens the vulnerable
Escalating costs for housing, food and fuel have officials especially concerned as cold weather sets in and as estimates grow for people unable to find stable housing.
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Churches to celebrate Blessing of the Bambinelli Dec. 11
A Blessing of the Bambinelli is scheduled to be held at several Maine churches Sunday, Dec. 11. On the third Sunday of Advent, children and families are encouraged to bring the Baby Jesus from their nativity sets at home, to remind all of Jesus’ arrival in the manger. The blessings in Maine: • Farmington: St. […]