BRUNSWICK — The Theater Project kicks off its 47th year with a mix of original, classic, and modern plays for its 2018-2019 season. On Sept. 28, under the direction of Michael Rafkin, they will present the world premiere of “Seal,” written by Maine playwright Clay Graybeal. They can’t give too much away about this taut, […]
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Normand Gagnon and friends present musical show at La Rencontre
LEWISTON — Normand Gagnon, master French-Canadian button accordionist, will be featured at La Rencontre on Thursday, Sept. 13, at The Dolard & Priscilla Gendron Franco Center. La Rencontre is scheduled for 11:25 a.m. La Rencontre is a multi-language event and not restricted to French-speakers or those of Franco descent. All are welcome to attend this […]
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UMF professors bring Lewis and Clark Trail history and contradictions to art exhibit
FARMINGTON — Experiential ‘artifacts’ linked to the National Historic Lewis and Clark Trail are on display at the University of Maine at Farmington with the exhibit “Borders, Corridors and Lines of Desire.” This UMF Art Gallery exhibition will be running from Sept. 13 to Oct. 21, with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. […]
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Death notices for Wednesday, Sept. 5
DRAKE — Doris C., 85, formerly of Lisbon, died Sunday, Aug. 26. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon. DRISCOLL — Louis E., 95, of Lewiston passed away Friday, Aug. 24. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gracelawn […]
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Briefly: Region
Crafts programs at Paris library PARIS — The Paris Public Library will host craft programs the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. downstairs in the Deering Memorial Community Center on Main Street. Activities are for ages 6 to adult. On Tuesday, Sept. 11, participants will create a piece of string art. Future crafts include bleach T-shirts, […]
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An illogical decision
I am confused. With the temperature hovering around 90 degrees Wednesday, Aug. 29, I can see a logical connection to the closing of some schools, because of the high heat and humid conditions. As I drove by the Poland High School practice field that day, I could not understand the illogical decision to have football […]
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Community sales
WILTON — Masonic Lodge 156 of Wilton is looking for donations for the annual yard sale, which will be held Sept. 7, 8 and 9 by the Hannaford at Routes 2 and 4. For more information or to donate, contact Dave Weeks at 207-778-2286. — RUMFORD — Rumford Point Church will have a matching fundraiser featuring clothing from […]
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Health care rules the labor market
WASHINGTON — It is wages versus health benefits. With Labor Day behind us, just about everything seems to be going right for typical American workers, with the glaring and puzzling exception of wage stagnation. The unemployment rate is 3.9 percent, near its lowest since 2000. The number of new jobs exceeds the peak in 2008 […]
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Looking Back on Sept. 5
100 Years Ago: 1918 Miss Gertrude Daggett, general secretary of the Lewiston Y. W. C. A., who has been spending the month of August with her parents in Elmira, N. Y., has returned to take up her duties at the association. In her absence, Miss Daggett attended the National Y. W C. A. conference in […]
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Identity politics is a double-edged sword
The recent primaries, particularly on the Democratic side, have unleashed a pack of first-ism cliches. If elected in November, Andrew Gillum would become “Florida’s first black governor” (CNN). Stacey Abrams in Georgia could be “America’s first black female governor” (Time). Jared Polis, the Democratic nominee in Colorado, could become “America’s first openly gay elected governor” […]