100 years ago: 1918 When all else in 1918 has been forgotten, the story will be told of the manner of Maine’s reception of the news of the signing of the armistice — on Nov. 11, when practically all business ended, throughout the State, when men, women, and children flocked into the streets of every […]
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Veggies to play at Sea 40 New Year's Eve
The classic rock band The Veggies will perform at 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at Sea 40, 40 East Ave., Lewiston. There is no cover charge for this show.
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13 Black to perform at Mixers Saturday
Southern Maine’s cover band 13 Black will perform at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Mixers in Sabattus. The band covers music by artists such as Bon Jovi, Alice in Chains, Bruno Mars, Rage Against the Machine, Grand Funk Railroad, Michael Jackson and many more. There is no cover. For more information, call 207-375-4188.
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Mixers to host two bands Friday
Two youth bands will storm the stage beginning at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge, 136 Sabattus Road, Sabattus. LATCH, formerly known as The Skidmarks, is a band of kids from 14-16 years of age who have been playing together for over a year. Band members include: Tylert Bosse, drums; Hunter Bosse, bass […]
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House Lorax to host first Friday Blindman's Ball
NORWAY — Local art collective House Lorax invites the general public to the first Friday Blindman’s Ball on Jan. 4 at 290 Main St., second floor. Join House Lorax for an evening of creative performance art, including creative dance, music, live art and more, all while viewing their gallery, full of hung art from local artists. […]
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CLT's production 'Lend Me A Tenor' to open Jan. 11
The cast and crew for Community Little Theatre’s “Lend Me A Tenor” have been busy getting in costume for the upcoming production. Jason Pelletier, left, who plays the annoying and outrageous bellhop, has just donned his uniform jacket while Caroline Carreras, who plays the dreamy and giddy Maggie, is about to try on some dresses. […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 28
100 years ago: 1918 Lewiston stores will be closed New Years Day, this was decided at a meeting of the Ad Men’s bureau Monday morning in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. There were twelve or fifteen members present as the two-hour discussion took place. Not all the members were in favor at the start, for […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 27
100 years ago: 1918 Christmas was observed at the Auburn Home for Aged Women Wednesday and a number of women who are interested in the welfare of this institution attended. The Christmas tree was handsomely decorated and bore many Christmas presents for members, and for the matron, Miss Sarah A. Fogg. Miss Laura Webber, Miss […]
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Raymond man to sing national anthem at State Legislature opening
David Young Jr. of Raymond has been selected to sing The National Anthem at the opening of the 2019 Maine State Legislature in Augusta at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2. He was chosen by the Maine Council of Churches after he was heard singing by the council’s president during a service at the Faith Lutheran […]
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to present world premiere trumpet concerto
LEWISTON — The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra and trumpet virtuoso Wayne du Maine will present the world premiere performance of a new trumpet concerto by composer Rich Shemaria on Jan. 12 and 13. The orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Gendron Franco Center and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at […]