The Pace Galleries of Art presents the exhibition opening reception for “Robert Jordan: Valley Landscapes in Light and Shadow” from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided by the Fryeburg Kitchen and Marketplace restaurant. Admission is free. […]
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UMF graduating senior launching first published book
Carrie Close has a lot to celebrate this spring. As a graduating senior at University of Maine at Farmington she will also be marching in the commencement ceremony in May when she graduates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing – and her first published book, “What Have I Done?”, a collection […]
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Looking Back on March 29
100 Years Ago: 1922 A successful Maine Rhode Island Red breeder is C.A. Burbank of West Auburn. He is averaging some forty eggs a day from sixty layers. 50 Years Ago: 1972 A sewing meeting of the Lucky Stars 4-H Club was held recently at the home of Gertrude Perkins, 1610 Summer St., Auburn. The girls […]
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‘Disaster!’ coming to Community Little Theater
L/A Community Little Theater’s next production is bound to be a disaster – “Disaster! The Musical,” that is. CLT takes a hilarious trip back to the disco era aboard an ill-fated floating casino as “Disaster! The Musical” opens on Thursday, April 7. Show times are April 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m.; […]
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One Faith Quartet to perform concert for Palm Sunday
The One Faith Quartet will present a free concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, at the Court Street Baptist Church in Auburn. The group features Ryan Bryant, Bob Manchester, Marc Laplante, and Mike Parkin. Bryant and Laplante formerly sang with the regional, interdenominational cantata group, Delta Heart, and Bryant is also known for […]
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‘Risen’ showing presented by Rangeley Baptist Church
The Rangeley Baptist Church will screen the 2016 film “Risen” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. All are invited to go to the church after the movie for snacks and discussion. There is no cost to attend. Free babysitting will be offered starting at 5:45 p.m. at […]
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Lakeside Dance Academy annual performance features pair of Shaffer and MacFawn
The Annual Spring Dance Concert presented by Lakeside Dance Academy will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 8 and 9, at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. There will be a reception to celebrate the dancers in the theater lobby after the concert each night. It will be an evening showcasing […]
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Looking Back on March 28
100 Years Ago: 1922 Because of a washout on the North River Road Auburn, near the bluff as a result of the recent rains, drivers of trucks and automobiles are urged to make a detour. The easiest route is up Center and then out to Stetson Rd. or one of the Riverton Streets. The Auburn […]
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Shadow Riders featured at Somerset Abbey
Shadow Riders: A Marshall Tucker Tribute will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St. in Madison. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The six-piece band from the New England area perform the music of the original Marshall Tucker Band. Fronted by singer, guitarist Bruce Marshall, who has assembled an […]
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Looking Back on March 26
100 Years Ago: 1922 A “snappy” entertainment will precede the minstrel show rehearsal, Thursday evening, at the Lewiston Post of the American Legion. Jack Bergeron, a professional boxer, who was a Canadian soldier, will tell some stories and box three rounds with Tom Breen. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The mud season is upon us and […]