Bates College will present author Benjamin Nugent for its Literary Arts Live series of readings and conversations at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Nugent wrote the novel “Good Kids” and the cultural history book “American Nerd.” His work has been anthologized in “Best American Short Stories” and his collection “Fraternity” is forthcoming. His free talk is at Muskie […]
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Extreme skiing legend visits Black Mountain of Maine
RUMFORD — Extreme skier Glen Plake and his wife, Kimberly, rolled into Black Mountain of Maine on Saturday, Jan. 19, in their 38-foot custom Freightliner rig to ski the glades, chat with people and inspire a new generation of skiers. Plake is known for his appearances in extreme ski movies by Greg Stump and his […]
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Live music at Guthries Friday
Back Woods Road will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at Guthries, 115 Middle St., Lewiston. Back Woods Road is a highly energized acoustic band known for its tight harmonies, hard-driving lead solos, and crowd-pleasing diversified choice of music and arrangements. They take it up a notch and one further. Members are: Rich Bernier, dobro/guitar/vocals; Jane Bernier, […]
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Live at Pedro's this weekend
Local artist Dave Perlman will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, at Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St., Lewiston. Perlman is a regular performer in the Lewiston-Auburn area and plays a diverse selection of popular cover songs spanning many genres, with a concentration in classic and ’90s rock. On Saturday, the Tumbledown Saints will play […]
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Donnie Hebert to play at The Pit
Donnie Hebert will perform Friday, Jan. 25, at an acoustic solo night at The Pit, 838 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Music starts at 6 p.m.
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Looking Back on Jan. 25
100 years ago: 1919 The Darling Automobile company is making extensive renovations in the sales department on Turner Street. It is expected that repairs will be in readiness for the spring openings. 50 years ago: 1969 Stan Davis will combine his talents as a storyteller and magician on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Children’s […]
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Mixers to present the Nikki Hunt Band
The Nikki Hunt Band will perform at Mixers Nigtclub & Lounge, 136 Sabattus Road, Sabattus on Friday, Jan. 25. The pop/rock band covers artists such as Sheryl Crow, Joan Jett, Bruce Springsteen, Sublime, No Doubt, The Doors, and U2. The night also includes a colorful hula hoop act. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the […]
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Looking Back on Jan. 24
100 years ago: 1919 Walter Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson of Myrtle Street, Auburn, has returned from France, where he has been since March. He enlisted in the 54th motor-artillery and before going overseas was stationed at Fort McKinley. He was in active service until the Armistice in November. 50 years ago: […]
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Auburn to celebrate WinterFest 2019
AUBURN — Auburn’s Winter Festival will begin Friday and run all weekend. The schedule is: Friday — ‘Family Fun Night at the Mountain’ where Lost Valley is hosting activities. Torchlight Parade and fireworks at 9 p.m. Saturday — ‘Kids Activity Zone’ in downtown Auburn at Festival Plaza where activities includge a snow mountain, fire pits […]
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The Portland Players present 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Portland Players will present the haunting classic, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” Jan. 25 to Feb. 10, at 420 Cottage Road. The sole straight play of the Portland Players 2018-19 season, Dale Wasserman’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is based on the novel by Ken Kesey. When Randle P. McMurphy […]