FREEPORT — A versatile painter, Arthur Schaefer captures Maine in its subtlety and blazing glory — from countryside to ocean shoreline to flora and fauna. Regardless of subject, Schaefer’s work shows dynamic energy with a strong viewpoint. His paintings will be on display at the Freeport Community Library during November. Schaefer paints both en plein […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 29
100 years ago: 1918 Interest in official circles today was centered on the new peace note from Austria reported press dispatches, to be on its way to Washington through the medium of the Swedish government. Though no official announcement has yet been made it is considered certain that no answer will be made to the […]
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Maine Music Society to hold online silent auction
LEWISTON — The Maine Music Society, a nonprofit music organization dedicated to bringing quality choral performances of various genres to the greater Lewiston-Auburn area, is conducting its first online silent auction beginning Saturday, Nov. 3, to support the performances of the MMS Chorale, Orchestra and Chamber Singers. The online auction, available at www.32auctions.com/mainemusic, will open at […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 27
100 years ago: 1918 Donations of old muslin, linen or cotton will be gratefully received at the C.M.G. Hospital, for the supply on hand are being rapidly exhausted. The institution always has a need for material of this sort, but the demand has been unusually great of late because of the number of influenza patients. […]
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SugarWood Gallery to feature photographer Ramona du Houx
FARMINGTON — Starting on Nov. 8 SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway, will feature new fine art photography by Ramona du Houx. The open house will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9. Ramona du Houx creates fine art photography that looks like watercolor paintings. Her new work will include images of landscapes of Maine’s […]
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Bates presents staged production of 'Eurydice'
Dana Professor of Theater Martin Andrucki directs the Bates College production of Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice,” running from Nov. 1-5, at Bates College, Lewiston. Bates presents this innovatively staged production of Sarah Ruhl’s acclaimed 2003 adaptation of the Greek myth. In an innovatively staged production, Bates College presents Sarah Ruhl’s acclaimed 2003 adaptation of the Greek myth. […]
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Church holds CD release party for Maine duo
NORWAY — “Heart Songs & Circle Songs,” a new songbook/CD project from singer-songwriters Heather Pierson and Bernice Martin, will be released at a special event at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at the First Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main St. The event will include performances of songs from the songbook, as well as interactive […]
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On stage this weekend at Pedro's
LEWISTON — Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St., will be featuring live music this weekend. Chris Floyd will play from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday. Born into a musical family, Floyd began playing guitar at 9 years old. By age 10, he was playing on stage in his family’s band. With music spanning classic rock, country, […]
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Full lineup at The Cage this weekend
LEWISTON — The Cage, at 97 Ash St., will bring live music to the stage this weekend. Black Cat Road will start performing at 8 p.m. Friday; there is no cover. The bands Muppets Attack, Bloodborn, Uncertainty and Threat Point will play starting at 8 p.m. Saturday. Cover charge for this show is $5. FMI: 207-783-0668.
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Looking Back on Oct. 26
100 years ago: 1918 Although the German newspapers are not satisfied with President Wilson’s latest note many of them say that it means progress towards peace. This feeling was reflected in operations yesterday in the Berlin stock exchange. The Kreuz Zeitung of Berlin, however, apparently does not look for an early ending of the war […]