100 Years Ago: 1920 The concrete mixer and crane for spreading the mixture has arrived on School Street. lt was being assembled Wednesday morning and put in condition ready to start laying the base for the brick pavement which is to be placed there, similar to the one on Spring Street. 50 Years Ago: 1970 […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 21
100 Years Ago: 1920 Mysterious lights flashed on and off and weaved back and forth over the Courthouse lawn in Auburn Thursday night. A small girl going home with her parents from the movies was afraid the prisoners were escaping and couldn’t understand when her father told her some men were going fishing tomorrow and […]
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Ron Bergeron to play at Mixers on Friday
Ron Bergeron, a solo performer who has been around the Lewiston/Auburn area for many years, will play from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. You can see him at many local spots and you can also catch him at open mic events supporting other local talent. Stop out […]
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Duo to play at Mixers on Saturday
T-Roy and Cathy Hanscom have played together in many cover and original bands for over 20 years in both the northeast and in Colorado. The duo will play from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. You may know them from bands such as Whiskey Militia, Bad Penny and […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 20
100 Years Ago: 1920 The principal topic discussed by the Republican city committees of Auburn on Friday was the preparation of women eligible for registration at the election in September. This was the first meeting of the committees since the appointment of women members. It marked a new era in Auburn politics, and the action […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 19
100 Years Ago: 1920 The new crosswalks at the Auburn City Building have been opened and are appreciated by those having occasion to make frequent visits to the building. 50 Years Ago: 1970 Bids are slated to be opened this Wednesday at 6 30 pm. at the office of City Controller Lucien Gosselin on two […]
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Local author to host virtual meet and greet about latest book
LOVELL – Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell will host local author Alex Myers from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27. Myers will discuss and read from his latest book, “The Story of Silence,” days before its US release. The novel is a knightly fairy tale of royalty and dragons, of midwives with secrets and […]
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Bailey Library to host virtual talk with retired game warden
WINTHROP – The Bailey Library in Winthrop will virtually host retired game warden Roger Guay at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The event is part of a yearlong series celebrating Maine’s bicentennial that explores outdoor recreation in Maine. The public is invited to attend via Zoom by visiting baileylibrary.org/athome and navigating to the “Virtual […]
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‘Land and Sea’ opens at River Arts
River Arts in Damariscotta presents the premier juried show in its new gallery on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Juror Anthony Anderson, publisher of the Maine Studio and Gallery Guide, selected artworks in this robust exhibition that draws its inspiration from the land and sea. The record breaking response to the open call to artists brought in […]
