100 years ago: 1918 If you want the powerful drama that glorifies the screen — the drama of a story that millions have read and are eager to see in its superb picturized form — you want to see “Riders of the Purple Sage,” Friday and Saturday of this week at the Empire. It’s a […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 28
100 years ago: 1918 The ban, which has prohibited local stores from opening evenings, will be lifted Dec. 18 and from that date until Christmas shoppers will have the privilege of purchasing gifts during the evenings. Permission to do this has been obtained from the federal government by local merchants. 50 years ago: 1968 Persons […]
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Theater Project to present 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'
BRUNSWICK — The Theater Project, 14 School St., will kick off the holiday season with “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” adapted from the book by Barbara Robinson and directed by Karin Baard. The story follows the antics of the six misfit Herdman kids who go to church for the first time, and are then — to the […]
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Art program accepting submissions for apprenticeship GARDINER — The 2019 Maine Craft Apprentice Program submissions deadline is Friday, Dec. 7. Among the eligibility requirements are being a Maine resident who is at least 18 years of age. The program provides an in-studio educational opportunity for apprentices who demonstrate a commitment to further their abilities as […]
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Russian quartet to perform at Waterford Congregational Church
WATERFORD — St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble will bring its mix of classic, sacred music and traditional Russian folk songs to Waterford at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Waterford Congregational Church on Plummer Hill Road. The program, called “CREDO,” unites “epochs, cultures, religions, languages and peoples with the aim of opening hearts through the music.” […]
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Mountain Holly Days returning to Rangeley
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce announces that the 15th annual Mountain Holly Days event has been scheduled for Dec. 7-9. This year’s event will include shopping and dining specials, refreshments, horse-drawn wagon rides, Christmas carolers, special festivities, family activities, tasting events and contests. Shoppers will enjoy many special offers from local businesses, find unique gifts […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 27
100 years ago: 1918 At the Dewitt hotel every Sunday evening, a program of excellent music has been held from 6 to 8 o’clock, the hours of the Sunday night supper. The Dewitt has made the Sunday night musical suppers famous in the area. 50 years ago: 1968 An official of the Auburn Housing Authority […]
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Gallery 302 to feature Rebecca May Verrill as December artist
BRIDGTON — Gallery 302 will welcome guest artist Rebecca May Verrill from Dec. 4 to Dec. 31 at 112 Main St. There will be an artist reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7. A western Maine native from Otisfield, Verrill is a potter based in Portland. For more than 20 years, she has been […]
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New Portland artist to be featured at SugarWood
FARMINGTON — New Portland artist Nora West will be the featured artist during December at SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway. An open house reception will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7. The public is invited, and refreshments will be provided. West’s work will be on display throughout the month for the public […]
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Trio to bring holiday concert to North Church
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Historical Society’s North Church concert series will enter its final month for 2018 with the return of the popular local musician, Dave Rowe, and his holiday concert with Phil House and Denny Breau at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the North Church, 118 High St. Maine native Rowe grew up with […]