100 Years Ago: 1921 Merton Knowlton, of Livermore, has one of the best looking potato fields around here, an eighth of an acre near the depot already in blossom. He is looking for a meal from them on the Fourth of July. They were planted on May 10th. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The State Highway […]
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Looking Back on June 26
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Natural History club will meet at Nezinscot Park in Turner all day. Monday, June 27, with a basket dinner. The theme for the day will be “John Burroughs.” Miss Edna Johnson will give a short sketch of his life, and members will respond at roll call with artifacts from his […]
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Mid Summer to be staged in Madison
The theater production “Mid Summer” will open Thursday, July 1, at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. Additional performances are set for 8 p.m. July 1, 2 and 3, 7, 8 and 9; 4 p.m. July 4; 2 and 7 p.m. July 7. in 1907-,Val, a gifted, intelligent schoolteacher, has given up teaching for […]
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Looking Back on June 25
100 Years Ago: 1921 All committees are hustling and have practically completed their respective schedules for the American Legion celebration, July 4. Not only are the Legionnaires interested, but all of the townspeople have their shoulders to the wheel determined to make it the most successful event in Western Maine. The day will start off […]
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Theater at Monmouth’s musical ‘Daddy Long Legs’ to be staged
Theater at Monmouth will open its (R)evolutionary Redux Season with the charming coming-of-age musical “Daddy Long Legs,” with lyrics and music by Paul Gordon and book by John Caird. This heartwarming story about a witty and tenacious young woman and her mysterious benefactor is filled with soaring melodies and deep longing. Based on the classic […]
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Looking Back on June 24
100 Years Ago: 1921 Mary Pickford, who has delighted so many millions as the Glad Girl in Pollyanna is at the Empire today and Saturday in “Suds” a role said to be entirely different from anything in which from anything she has heretofore appeared. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Maj. Peter H. Durgin, missile and munitions […]
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Art Walk L/A to return Friday with artists downtown and live music
In addition to the downtown art, a concert with four local music acts is scheduled for 7-10 p.m. at the Simard-Payne amphitheater.
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Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations to perform June 26
The Live Shipyard Concert Series will feature Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St. in Bath. The band will feature the music of Etta James and a Motown/Memphis Soul Music mix. The Soul Sensations‘ danceable repertoire, outstanding female singers, a full […]
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Looking Back on June 23
100 Years Ago: 1921 Sidewalks of Lisbon and Main Street began to fill about 10 o’clock rivalling yesterday’s crowd out for Dollar Days bargains. The parade was advertised for 10:30, but did not appear until nearly 11:30. The crowd was not disappointed, however, for it was a real parade — not the longest ever seen […]
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Comedian Bob Marley to do 3 shows in Rangeley
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host comedian Bob Marley for three shows at 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 15, at the RFA Lakeside Theater at 2493 Main St., in Rangeley. Tickets are still available for the 3:30 p.m. show. Attendees can enjoy cash bar (beer/wine) and snacks before and during the […]