100 years ago: 1918 Germany’s armistice plenipotentiaries, having entered the French lines under a white flag last night, met Marshal Foch at 9 o’clock, French time, Friday morning. From him, they will receive the armistice terms of the allies and the United States. The historic meeting occurred in a little village in the department of […]
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Botanist to speak on botanical studies exhibit
The Bowdoin Museum College of Art will host research botanist Melissa Cullina of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens at noon on Wednesday. She will be discussing the exhibition “Kate Furbish and Edwin Hale Lincoln: New England Botanical Studies.” This event is free and open to the public. The museum is at 9400 College Station in Brunswick. […]
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'Final Vinyl' show celebrates records on the turntables
DENMARK — The Denmark Arts Center will celebrate the revival of vinyl records in recent years with its new event, “Final Vinyl,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Center, 50 West Main St. (Route 160). Folks should feel free to bring along their favorite records and dress in vogue — represent their favorite […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 7
100 years ago: 1918: The armistice terms prepared for Germany by the Supreme War Council soon will be the hands of German emissaries now on their way from Berlin to the western front, but the time that must elapse before there is a decision largely as to their acceptance or rejection probably will depend largely […]
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'It's alive!' — Auburn listeners learn about Frankenstein
Ray Boisvert talks about the legend of Frankenstein during a presentation at the Auburn Public Library Tuesday night. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) AUBURN — How much do you know about Mary Shelley’s timeless novel “Frankenstein?” Did you know the Frankenstein doesn’t refer at all to the novel’s ubiquitous monster, but the scientist who brings him to […]
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Art and Ale window features work of Katherine Cargile
AUBURN — This month’s featured artist in the Gritty’s Art and Ale window is Katherine Cargile. Cargile is a middle school art teacher who is highly interested in literature, history and visual culture studies. These aspects of her life shape and inspire her artwork. Cargile works in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, […]
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Senior Players at Gould Academy
BETHEL — The Senior Players are dedicating this year’s performance to Tineke Ouwinga, one of the original members of the group. She was always willing to take on any role, no matter how difficult — or silly — the part. Her creativity extended to directorial advice, costume design and even finding appropriate plays for the group. […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 6
100 years ago: 1918 Diplomats and officials here believe the terms of the armistice for Germany signed by the United States and the Allies in Paris yesterday are in the hands of Gen. Foch for presentation to the German commanders on the western front. There has been no explanation of the method determined upon of […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 5
100 years ago: 1918 Armistice terms to be offered Germany have been agreed upon unanimously and signed by representatives of the Allies and the United States in France. If accepted they mean surrender and immediate end of the war; leaving final peace terms to the dictation of the victors. Secretary Lansing made this statement: […]
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Calderwood Concert at Oasis of Music
LEWISTON — Starting at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, the Calderwood Consort will perform “Alleluya Nativitas,” a noonday concert of holiday music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The half-hour concert will take place at The Oasis of Music, at the Trinity Church. The music performed dates from the 13th to the 17th centuries, including […]