Oshima Brother will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at The Chocolate Church Arts Center, at 804 Washington St. in Bath. The folk, acoustic pop, Americana duo was raised in a musical family in rural Maine, the brothers have honed a harmony-rich blend of contemporary folk and acoustic pop. On stage, Sean and […]
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Looking Back on Sept. 18
100 Years Ago: 1921 Saturday morning found the house nearly sold out for the Sousa concert in Lewiston, Tuesday evening, and Mr. Pettingill is arranging to have all the extra seats put in along the sides that can be managed. He has engaged a train of electric cars to bring the band from Augusta to […]
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Wiscasset art gallery to feature works by fine art photographers
WISCASSET — For its final show of the season, the Maine Art Gallery plans to feature four fine art photographers, each celebrating Maine through their own point of view and aesthetic. Works by Terry Hire, Jim Nickelson, Lisa Mossel Vietze and Olga Merrill explore the state through both abstract and representational imagery, all with a […]
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Lewiston singer-songwriter releases new album
Lewiston-based musician Chris Robley has released his newest album, “A Filament In the Wilderness of What Comes Next.” Robley established a career as a singer-songwriter opening for shows by Wye Oak, Thao Nguyen (of Thao & the Get Down Stay Down). NPR said about his music, “Dark, romantic strains take flight. This gothic, orchestral indie-pop […]
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Mixed media artist featured in Gritty’s window
Victoria Cleary is the featured artist for the month in the Art & Ale Window at Gritty’s in Auburn. Cleary is a mixed media and acrylic artist living and working in Winthrop. Using acrylic paint and found objects, she crafts the monsters and beasts of her imagination. Symbolizing anxiety, insecurity, and the unknown, the monsters […]
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Looking Back on Sept. 17
100 Years Ago: 1921 The 79th exhibition of the Oxford County Agricultural Society will be held on their grounds between Norway and South Paris, Sept. 20, 21 and 22. If the weather is unfavorable, the fair will be carried forward throughout the week. The program includes a baby show, several good trots and paces, drawing […]
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Spay/Neuter grants offered for cats
NORWAY — Due to the lack of or reduced spay/neuter services relative to the pandemic during 2020 and 2021, there are abnormally high intake numbers of stray and unwanted cats and kittens. Caring for these felines, as well as meeting medical needs and spaying and neutering them prior to adoption is financially taxing on non-profit […]
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The Gawler Family concert planned in Farmington
The Gawler Family concert is planned for 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at the UMF Amphitheater (behind the UMF Student Center and the High Street parking lot). John and Ellen Gawler and their daughters Molly, Edith and Elsie, and joined by Ethan Tischler, will perform an assortment of old and new sounds from many folk […]
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Looking Back on Sept. 16
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Ladies Circle of Auburn Grange will hold a meeting next Saturday afternoon to resume work for the coming year. A picnic supper will be served at the usual supper hour. All Ladies of the grange are cordially invited to be present. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Cushman Hollis building on […]
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Maine Event Comedy presents the fifth annual Tightest Five comedy contest
Any stand-up comedian will tell you they have a tight five minutes, but who has The Tightest Five? Twenty-four of New England’s rising comedy stars will give it their best shot in Maine Event Comedy’s fifth annual Tightest Five contest. The first preliminary round will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, at […]