FARMINGTON — The Farmington Historical Society’s North Church concert series will enter its final month for 2018 with the return of the popular local musician, Dave Rowe, and his holiday concert with Phil House and Denny Breau at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the North Church, 118 High St. Maine native Rowe grew up with […]
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The Shostaks to fill Oasis of Music with Irish sounds
Fiddle and pipes played by Anthony and Una Shostak will fill the air at this week’s Oasis of Music at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. The Shostaks are a father-daughter team of musicians who specialize in the marches, airs, jigs, reels and hornpipes of Ireland. Una is a 9-year old fiddler with several years of […]
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Sixth annual Winter Revels to return to Vienna Union Hall
VIENNA — The sixth annual Winter Revels show will return to the Vienna Union Hall for an evening of music and magic. The show will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. This year, after a long absence, 10-member musical group Northfield will return to the hall. An a cappella singing ensemble with deep roots […]
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Economy looking a bit shaky by 2020
The recent election suggested — and subsequent polls showed — that a public happy with the economy under Donald Trump is nevertheless very unhappy with the man himself. It took a massive amount of discontent with the president’s character and conduct for voters to punish his party at a time of low unemployment, rising wages […]
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Updated contact info for local services
DEAR SUN SPOTS: When I attended Lewiston High School, I became friends with a young Navy man by the name of John Drigotas who was stationed in Florida in 1958. He would be about 80 years old now. I’ve wondered of his whereabouts for years and am asking your readers if anyone can help me […]
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College basketball: Bates men blast past UNE 104-84
BIDDEFORD — Bates rallied to tie Monday’s game against University of New England at halftime, then owned the second half of a 104-84 non-conference men’s basketball victory at Harold Alfond Forum. The Bobcats (2-2) ended the first half on a 9-2 run to tie the game 49-49. Nick Gilpin made a pair of free throws […]
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Are 'remote school days' an alternative to snow days?
With the possibility Tuesday of a third snow day for Lewiston and Auburn schools this month, superintendents said Monday they are interested in a pilot program in Camden-Rockport where students will do their work from home on computers. The pilot program, called remote school days, will begin after Dec. 1, Camden-Rockport schools Superintendent Maria Libby […]
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90-year-old sewer needs fabric for girls' nonprofit
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’d like to thank all of you who have donated sewing supplies for “Dress A Girl Around The World” (www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com) since March. With your help, I have made over 100 beautiful handmade dresses for girls in need! I’m a 90-year-old great-grandmother who can proudly state that my daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter and niece […]
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Dupuis joins Advantage Insurance
RUMFORD — Kayla Dupuis is the newest member of Advantage Insurance Services at 160 Congress St. Dupuis is licensed with three years of insurance experience. She specializes in personal lines but is learning the commercial side of insurance. She resides in Rumford with her husband and two children. Kayla Dupuis
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Lisbon Community FCU donates to food pantries
Lorraine Turcotte, right, vice president of Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union, presents a donation check to Ending Hunger in Maine advocate and walker Brenda Davis, who is executive director of BBC Opportunity Center in Old Town. Each year Davis partners with Maine’s credit unions to travel daily by foot and car to raise funds to […]