100 Years Ago: 1922 H.A. Shorey, Jr., Augusta. Chief State Motor Vehicle Department and Lyman H. Nelson, Portland, members of State Highway Commission were the principal speakers last evening following the banquet held by the L&A Automobile Association and Allied Towns at the Androscoggin Electric Co. building, Main Street. Their subjects, respectively, were Motor Rules […]
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Norway center to display ‘Double Vision’ exhibit during June
“Double Vision,” a show of two artists, Judy Schneider and Judson Pealer, is scheduled to be on display the month of June at the Lajos Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., Norway. The artists are both interested in abstracted imagery. Color is a prime consideration for each of them. Schneider is making monoprints that feed […]
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Carl Testa to perform for Make-A-Wish Maine fundraiser at Mixers
Pianist and vocalist Carl Testa brings his one-of-a-kind performance to benefit Make-A-Wish Maine from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, May 27, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. You can request a song with tip. Bands he covers include Toby Keith, Ray Charles, Elton John, Billy Joel, The Eagles, The Beatles, Coldplay, The Killers, Tom Petty, […]
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UMF Spring Mainstage Production features online performance of ‘Rogues Gallery’ April 1-3
The University of Maine at Farmington recently announced the opening of its Spring Mainstage Production, “Rogues’ Gallery” by Oscar, Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley. These live, online performances will be available via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 1 and 2 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3. Shanley, wrote […]
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Looking Back on May 26
100 Years Ago: 1922 Strawberries are now selling as low as 25 cents for a quart box. 50 Years Ago: 1972 A tea honoring Auburn’s retiring teachers was held at Fairview School Wednesday afternoon, sponsored by the Auburn Teachers Association. Those honored and the school they are retiring from: Elizabeth Duplisea, Fairview; Lillian Kelley, Edward Little […]
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Metal legends Anvil to launch US tour in Auburn
Metal legends Anvil will kick off their Impact is Imminent US Tour with show starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, at The 1800 Club in Auburn. Also appearing will be Maine’s own Ascent to Power and White Wizzard from Los Angeles, and Midnite Hellion from New York. Formed in 1978, Anvil is a […]
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Looking Back on May 25
100 Years Ago: 1922 The regular meeting of the Lake View Club met Saturday evening, May 20. at Lake View Grange Hall. The meeting was called to order by the president. It was decided to have a five-cent collection at each meeting. Rev. T. Ernest Ham gave an interesting talk, which was appreciated very much. […]
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Music recital for local students to be hosted by RFA
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host a Student Music Recital at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday May 31, at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. Students taking private lessons locally as well as those students participating in the CASA Band will be showcasing their progress this year. The RFA financially supports each student taking […]
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Mountain Top Music Center adult singers to perform ‘Songs from the Road’
Singers from the Mt. Washington Valley, led by Mary Bastoni and accompanied by John Waldie, will welcome in the summer season at the Lovell Brick Church. These singers are part of the Mountain Top Music Center’s Adult Singers’ class. Each performer will sing “Songs from the Road” in a wide variety of genres, from classical, […]
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Annual online auction to benefit Community Little Theatre
The Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre will be hold its fourth annual “Not So Little Online Auction” from Sunday, June 5-19. “We will definitely have something for everyone thanks to the continuing support of our donors throughout the greater L-A community,” explained Emily Flynn, auction chairperson, board member, and veteran CLT actor. “Items to date include everything from golfing to […]