100 Years Ago: 1921 The members of the Turner Senior class presented a drama in Leeds on Friday night, with fine success realizing nearly $60 for their part. They are to go to North Auburn in the near future for a performance at the Grange hall. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Although the weather was not […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 5
100 Years Ago 1921 Auburn W.C.T.U. met at Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Florence Starbird led the devotions. Two members were reported on the sicklist: Mrs. Dora Waterhouse and her sister Mrs. Anna Caswell. It was voted to give a banquet to the Auburn newsboys and the reporters at both the Lewiston Journal and […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 4
100 Years Ago: Conditions In the Auburn shoe factories are reported to be picking up and In several of the factories workers are now being added to the payroll. Work at the Dingley Co. started on full time this week and the number of their payroll is to be substantially increased this week and next. […]
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John and Rachel Nicholas livestream concert planned
John and Rachel Nicholas will perform via livestream at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, via Camden Opera House Facebook page (facebook.com/camdenoperahouse). The latest in the SoundCheck series of streaming shows from opera house continues with a performance from the midcoast duo. With a sound that traverses Americana, folk, rock, blues and R&B, it should prove […]
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Instrument talk, demonstrations by Nathan Kolosko available online
Nathan Kolosko will demonstrate three instruments used in traditional Persian classical music: the Kamancheh, Tar and Oud or Barbat. He will talk about each instrument’s history, construction and technique, and will perform a short piece on each instrument. The free recording can be viewed from noon Thursday, Feb. 4, to 5 p.m. Feb. 17. The […]
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The Portland Symphony Orchestra shares winter 2021 concert plans
The Portland Symphony Orchestra will film and release five new digital concerts this winter 2021, featuring beloved works from the classical world, famous tunes from Louis Armstrong and local folk legends Schooner Fare, as well as internationally-renowned guest artists Byron Stripling and Anna Shelest. Each of the three classical and two POPS! concerts will be […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 3
100 Years Ago: 1921 Wade & Dunton Motor Car Co. Park Street has received a telegram from Ford Motor announcing that Tractor prices have been reduced from $790 FOB Detroit to $625 to take effect at once. They have now a few on hand which will be sold at the new price. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Mrs. W. […]
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Classical Uprising presents Spring 2021 Season
PORTLAND — Out of the ashes, music rises. The future of classical music is here, and it’s in Portland, Maine. In a moment when arts organizations across the globe are struggling, Emily Isaacson, 2018 Maine Artist of the Year, is using the pandemic to radically rethink live performance, classical music, and community arts. The result, […]
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Owls Head museum to open new exhibit Feb. 7
Road to Vacationland will include immersive displays and historic artifacts.
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Portland Ovations brings outdoor performances back to Portland
Portland Ovations recently announced the return of Performances in Your Parks. Working closely with the City of Portland to ensure everyone’s health and safety, on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ovations will present four 15-minute outdoor pop up performances by Ice Dance International. Performances include outdoor pop-up shows at The Rink at Thompson’s […]