100 years ago: 1918 The Men’s Brotherhood of the United Baptist Church of Lewiston will hold its first supper and social hour Monday at 6:30 p.m. Prof. Grose of Bates College will be the speaker. Orchestral music will be furnished during the supper. The occasion is open to the church and parish. 50 years ago: […]
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Maine Event Comedy to present Joe Trammel at Johnson Hall
GARDINER — Maine Event Comedy presents two-time Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year, Joe Trammel, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St. The night of uncensored fun will also feature stand-up comedy from Adam Hatch and host Mark Turcotte. Doors open at 7 p.m. Described by Wayne Newton as […]
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Camera club members exhibiting work at Brunswick library
BRUNSWICK — First Light Camera Club, a group of photographers who have been meeting in the Brunswick area for the past 25 years, hosts a show of members’ work at the Morrell Meeting Room in Curtis Memorial Library throughout the month of December. The exhibit is on view now through Dec. 28, and the public is […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 8
100 years ago: 1918 A rush order for hospital garments has been received by the local Red Cross. Yarn for sweaters for men in the Navy has been received and the knitted garments must be returned by the middle of the month. 50 years ago: 1968 When the Women’s Fellowship of the First United Church […]
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Louis Philippe to present Christmas show at next La Rencontre
LEWISTON — Vocalist and pianist, Louis Philippe, will provide a Christmas show at the next La Rencontre at L-A’s Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. La Rencontre (the gathering) begins at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. La Rencontre is a multi-language event and not restricted to French-speakers or even those of Franco descent. All are […]
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Musician John Gawler to perform at Oasis of Music
LEWISTON — The Oasis of Music is proud to present folk singer and instrumentalist John Gawler live at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Trinity Church, 247 Bates St. Gawler is an Oasis favorite, always bringing his full attention to the music at hand, whether it is a work song, ballad or blues, often inviting the […]
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Angus King to have two book events in December
FREEPORT — Sen. Angus S. King, I-Maine, will make two public appearances in Maine this December to sign copies of “A Senator’s Eye,” his new book that features images and captions about his work as a U.S. senator. King will appear at the L.L. Bean flagship store from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, […]
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Maine photographer wins $10K international prize
MECA graduate Tabitha Barnard of Portland receives the Young Talent Award from Fujifilm. PORTLAND — Maine photographer Tabitha Barnard has won $10,000 in an international contest sponsored by Fujifilm. Barnard, who graduated from the Maine College of Art and works there as a technician, won the Emerging Photographer Fund Fujifilm/Young Talent Award for 2018 for her […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 4
100 years ago: 1918 Restrictions on the purchase of sugar for consumption in homes and public eating places were removed Tuesday night by the Food Administration. 50 years ago: 1968 The annual Dairy Day Parade will be held in Lewiston and Auburn on Saturday, May 24, 1969, according to a decision reached last night during […]
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Dan Cake tribute exhibition at L/A Arts Gallery
LEWISTON — The L/A Arts Gallery, 221 Lisbon St., has announced an exhibition of paintings, drawings and prints by beloved area artist, Dan Cake. The exhibit, Dan Cake: A Tribute to the Artist in the Year of the Bird, will be on view from Dec. 7 through Feb. 24, 2019. Gallery hours are noon to […]