FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series will host a reading with author Jaed Coffin. Coffin will read from his work at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, in The Landing in the Olsen Student Center. Sponsored by the UMF Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, the series events […]
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10th annual Franklin County Poetry Contest seeks entries from Franklin County residents
FARMINGTON — Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties has opened the 10th annual Franklin County Poetry Contest, a free, all-ages contest, to all residents of Franklin County. First-, second- and third-place winners will be selected in six categories; Ages 0-7, 8-12, 13-17, 18-25, 26 and older, and Literacy Volunteers students. First-place winners will receive […]
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49 Franklin presents Celtic Cabaret featuring HighTime
RUMFORD — It’s high time for a Celtic Cabaret in Rumford. HighTime, an accomplished trio from the heart of Connemara on the west coast of Ireland, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb, 28, at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater. The last time the trio performed at 49 Franklin they received two standing ovations. Combining Irish […]
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Palaver Strings seeking visual artist proposals
Palaver Strings – a conductorless string ensemble based in Portland – seeks proposals for a Season 7 artist to create visuals for each of the five program themes. The visuals will be used throughout the season in marketing and promotional materials, merchandise, website design, and other print and digital materials. Now in its sixth season, […]
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Singer-songwriter to play Concerts for a Cause
Concerts for a Cause is proud to host Chris Robley & Friends at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the First Universalist Church of Auburn. Tickets are $15 at the door. Get ready for an intimate evening of politically-conscious songs and a few fun covers. Robley is a singer-songwriter and award-winning poet who has […]
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Noel Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit’ to play at Chocolate Church
BATH – The Chocolate Church Arts Center will present a production of “Blithe Spirit,” a comic play by celebrated English playwright Noël Coward. The show, which will take place in the annex, will open on Friday, Feb. 28, with performances that weekend and the following weekend of March 6. “Blithe Spirit” takes place in the […]
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The River Comics present night of stand-up comedy
The River Comics and host Leonard Kimble present a night of stand-up comedy at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch featuring the hilarious Brian Plumb, a regular performer throughout New England; local radio host and owner of Maine Event Comedy Mark Turcotte; and Portland Comedy Co-op co-founder and […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 18
100 Years Ago 1920 Mail late from up to 5 hours to eight hours today, trolley service on trunk lines crippled but local lines are open. This is a summary of Lewiston-and Auburn trying to recover to recover from the effects of the storm. Street crews in both cities were at full strength and what […]
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Comedy for a Cause Fundraiser planned to benefit Rumford fire victims
RUMFORD — Eight premier comedians will volunteer their time at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at 49 Franklin for a Comedy for a Cause Fundraiser to aid fire victims who lost everything in a fire that destroyed three buildings in town earlier this month. There will also be pre-show entertainment by Ralph Arsenault, solo acoustic, […]
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Cabin Fever series to feature Stan Keach and Julie Davenport
TURNER — The second performance of the Cabin Fever Concert series from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, will feature the beautiful blend of Stan Keach and Julie Davenport. Keach, a well-known, seasoned singer/songwriter, and member of the Sandy River Ramblers, has been inducted into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame, and his music, some […]