LEWISTON — A Vermont theater company that uses theater and puppetry to explore pressing issues, inspire dialogue and celebrate the human spirit stage two performances at Bates College this week. Sandglass Theater of Putney, Vermont, will perform “Babylon, Journeys of Refugees” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and at 5 p.m. Saturday in Gannett Theater in Pettigrew […]
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Historical society to hold meeting, present award
NORWAY — Each January, at the annual meeting of the Norway Museum and Historical Society, the year’s volunteers are celebrated. This year’s annual meeting is called “Souper Thanks.” A variety of delicious homemade soups, such as chili, broccoli cheese and Portuguese kielbasa with vegetables, will be served family style at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at […]
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Corvette club elect officers, plan events
The Mid Maine Vettes Corvette Club held its annual Christmas Party at Marco’s Restaurant in Lewiston in December. During the party, a short meeting was held to plan upcoming events and to nominate and elect club officers for 2019. From left, the new club officers for 2019 are: Brent Fox, social director; Melody Fox, secretary; […]
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Society to hold annual meeting NEW GLOUCESTER — The 2019 annual meeting of the New Gloucester Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at the New Gloucester Meetinghouse, 389 Intervale Road (next to the Town Hall). All members are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served. Auction to benefit Mexico mission trip OXFORD […]
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Obscenity is not just a set of words
As a general rule, I don’t curse a lot. I’ve found that I can usually express myself effectively enough without it. And it’s always seemed to me that foul language, used ubiquitously, loses its primary value, i.e., its ability to shock or to state a thing with force. How seriously should anyone take the F-bomb […]
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Trump wins by being presidential
WASHINGTON — President Trump did something Tuesday night that he has rarely done since taking office: He used the presidential bully pulpit to reach beyond his hardcore base of supporters to make his case to the American people as a whole. Speaking from the Oval Office for the first time during his presidency, Trump embraced […]
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Citizens Police Academy is a unique opportunity
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy is offering a unique opportunity to provide an inside look at the day-to-day operations of the department. Participants can engage with the department and be informed of the services they provide, discuss current issues taking place both within Lewiston and the surrounding areas, and to […]
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French comedy is Franco Center's January film
LEWISTON — “Super Lola,” a made-for-TV comedy from France, is the first movie in this year’s French Film TV5MONDE series by The Dolard & Priscilla Gendron Franco Center. It will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at the center at 46 Cedar St. The 2013 French comedy tells the story of Lola, a […]
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Fourth annual Maritime Film Festival accepting submissions
BUCKSPORT — The International Maritime Film Festival is accepting submissions for the fourth annual juried contest of films celebrating the heritage, spirit of adventure and ingenuity of boats and waterborne pursuits. It is the premiere event for maritime-themed film making. The festival takes place at the historic Alamo Theatre in downtown Bucksport on Sept. 27-29. It […]
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Community meals
FARMINGTON — The Old South First Congregational Church will serve its monthly free community luncheon at noon Saturday, Jan. 12. The menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, biscuits and cake. Delivery service will be available in Farmington. Call the church office at 207-778-0424 during the week or the church kitchen at 207-778-4438 on the morning […]