There was a time during Maine’s November deer hunt when it was not uncommon for Maine Game Wardens to have three or four missing hunters in one day! In his new book, “Gary Dumond Remembers —Warden Pilots,” retired Maine warden pilot Gary Dumond recalls, “One day, Jack McPhee and I were the only two pilots […]
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Girls’ hockey: Red Hornets sink Clippers in season opener
AUBURN — A two-man advantage can make or break a hockey game for a team. Any hope for a comeback by Yarmouth/Freeport ended with a 5-on-3 chance late in the second period of its season opener against Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland. Not only did the Clippers not capitalize on the opportunity, but the Red Hornets padded their […]
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Rock Hudson: The Prince of Hollywood and his Lewiston biographer
Lewiston writer Mark Griffin may know the real Rock Hudson — his stardom and his pain — better than anyone on Earth.
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Nordstrom's OT goal lifts B's past Pens
BOSTON (AP) — Joakim Nordstrom scored 1:57 into overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Friday night. Jake DeBrusk also scored and Jaroslav Halak made 36 saves for the Bruins. Evgeni Malkin scored the only goal for Pittsburgh, which was trying to win back-to-back games for the first time in nearly […]
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Celtics start fast, shoot down Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) — Aron Baynes scored a season-high 16 points, Jayson Tatum added 14 and the Boston Celtics snapped a three-game skid with a 114-96 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Boston, which had lost seven of 10, used a 45-point first quarter to put it out of reach early. Coming off their […]
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Christmas Teens Choir will perform at teen benefit concert
The Christmas for Teens benefit concert will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the Mark Eastman Auditorium in Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in South Paris. This year’s theme, “A Cartoon Christmas,” is sure to bring Christmas joy to all ages. Featuring local performers in the areas of music, dance and drama, this […]
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Remodeled gothic church in Portland will become events-only venue
PORTLAND — Grace, the beautiful restaurant in an 1856 Gothic Revival Church on Chestnut Street, will serve its last meal Dec. 31, the owner has announced. Anne Rutherford said Tuesday that she wants to focus on hosting events. She said the church holds 50 weddings a year, in addition to corporate events, bar mitzvahs and […]
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'A Christmas Carol' reimagined at The Public Theatre
LEWISTON — It’s traditional family entertainment with an exciting new twist. The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., will present “A Christmas Carol” like it’s never been seen before on Dec. 14, 15 and 16. Uncluttered by spectacle, six actors and a fiddler grab a handful of props and perform the Dickens out of this beloved […]
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The Public Theatre and MSMT to co-produce 'Grease the Musical'
LEWISTON — Two of Maine’s leading cultural institutions – Brunswick’s Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) and Lewiston’s The Public Theatre – have partnered together for the first time to bring “Grease the Musical” to the stage. The show, which runs June 18-30, 2019, will broaden the offerings for The Public Theatre, which does not typically present musicals, […]
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Songwriters' Circle Solstice Celebration at Denmark Arts Center
DENMARK — Denmark Arts Center will present their Songwriters’ Circle Solstice Celebration at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, to usher in the season of light with the last performance of the 2018 DAC season. The Songwriter’s Circle works on developing original pieces, writing lyrics and perfecting melodies throughout the winter workshops. Musicians play with composition, […]