100 years ago: 1919 Chief Field and the Lewiston Police were mighty glad to hear of a bill being introduced in the Senate to increase the pay in that department. Chief Field and the police have felt for some time that the men have been underpaid. The patrolmen have not been paid as much as […]
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'Human Error' to open at The Public Theatre Jan. 25
LEWISTON — Get ready for nine months of laughter. A blundering fertility doctor mistakenly implants the embryo of a latte-sipping liberal couple into the womb of a NRA-cardholding conservative family in the East Coast premiere of the timely and provocative new comedy, Eric Pfeffinger’s “Human Error,” playing Jan. 25–Feb. 3, at The Public Theatre, 31 Maple […]
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'Love Loss' to return to Good Theater for 12-show encore
PORTLAND — “Love Loss and What I Wore” by Nora Ephron and Deliah Ephron is returning to Good Theater for 12 performances from Jan. 19-Feb. 9. This production was a huge hit last winter for Good Theater, the professional company in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. “Love Loss and What […]
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CLT's production of 'Lend Me A Tenor' wraps up Sunday
Community Little Theatre actors strike a pose while rehearsing a scene for their production of “Lend Me A Tenor.” From left are Roger Philippon as Saunders, Benjamin Morang as Max, Paul Menezes as Tito Merelli and Jason Pelletier as a bellhop. CLT will present this weekend the final performances of this Ken Ludwig comedy. The show […]
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Looking Back on Jan. 16
100 years ago: 1919 Dr. Sarah Adams Bond and Dr. Florence L. Meredith, both of Boston, arrived in Lewiston Monday to continue the series of lectures on social hygiene begun at City Hall Sunday by Dr. Sarah Sweet Windsor. Both of the physicians have had unusual preparation for carrying on a campaign of this nature, […]
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Samuel James to perform at Johnson Hall
GARDINER — Samuel James will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St. Doors open at 7. With a voice of grit and gravel, roots musician James sings with an authenticity lost in time. A modern guitar master, James’ skill has a depth and range that seems impossible […]
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The Public Theatre seeks volunteers
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre is seeking volunteers for behind-the-scenes work on upcoming productions and for its silent auction in March. Responsible people of any age who have time and interest in working backstage, or learning how to be a light or soundboard operator on a production will be considered. The positions do not require […]
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Krezner music featured at Oasis of Music on Wednesday
LEWISTON — Maine’s premier klezmer music duo, Sruli Dresdner and Lisa Mayer, will perform at this week’s Oasis of Music, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Trinity Church, 247 Bates St. Mayer, international Jewish musician, writer and personality, will perform original Biblical ballads. She will be accompanied by her husband, Rabbi Sruli Dresdner. […]
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Night of comedy at Bear Bones Beer Thursday
LEWISTON — Maine Event Comedy presents Rhode Island’s Chris Thomas at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Bear Bones Beer, 43 Lisbon St. He’ll be joined by Liam McGurk, David McLaughlin and Nick Gordon. An open-mic will follow the show. Originally from Cleveland, Thomas weaves his unique perspective on society and culture into hilarious stories. He’s […]
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'Lend Me A Tenor' is clever, has magical quality of live theater
“Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can; all of them make me laugh.” ― W. H. Auden AUBURN — I had the distinct pleasure of attending opening night of the Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theater production of noted playwright Ken Ludwig’s “Lend […]