100 years ago: 1918 The estimate made Tuesday by the local boards of health of the persons ill in the two cities from the prevalent epidemic, placed the number at a little less than 600. Of that number, more than half are from Lewiston. Though it was suggested yesterday that stricter measures be taken for […]
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Auburn artist's paintings selected to show at Yarmouth Art Festival
YARMOUTH — Auburn artist Anita F. Poulin has had two of her paintings selected by jury to show at the Yarmouth Art Festival, Oct. 24-27, at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 396 Gilman Road. The festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 24-26, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. […]
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Statewide association of pastel painters exhibit at Chocolate Church
BATH — The Pastel Society of Maine is currently exhibiting their member show in the Chocolate Church Art Gallery, 804 Washington St. The art show will continue through Oct. 31. Richard McKinley, president of the International Association of Pastel Societies, master pastelist and Hall of Fame with the Pastel Society of America, juried the show for […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 13
100 years ago: 1918 Pvt. Fred G. Soucy, Co E., 16th Infantry of the American Expedition, was among officers and soldiers who were awarded the Distinguished Service Crosses for their acts of extraordinary heroism. Pvt. Soucy won his cross south of Soissons, France on July 18, 1918, when his platoon was held up by a […]
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History will come alive at 'Ghosts of Freeport’s Past' tours
FREEPORT — The Freeport Historical Society and Freeport Players invite all to join them in the Woodlawn Cemetery on West Street for the ghostly voices of Freeport blacksmiths and shopkeepers at the annual cemetery tour. Walk among the graves and learn about ancestors from the 19th century. All apparitions will be portrayed by actors from the […]
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Johnson Hall to host Halloween variety show
GARDINER — The “Off the Wall” Halloween variety show will be presented at 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St. The show features the duo of Jason Tardy and Steve Corning, who will mix circus arts, improvisation, special effects, audience participation and a heavy dose of […]
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Winthrop native among 25 ‘genius grant’ winners
CHICAGO — A violinist who organizes concerts for the homeless, a professor whose research is being used to increase access to civil justice by poor communities, an activist pastor and Winthrop native Julie Ault are among this year’s MacArthur fellows and recipients of so-called genius grants. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation on Thursday […]
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Auburn hosting Riverwalk Blues & Arts Festival
AUBURN — The Riverwalk Blues & Arts Festival, which is free to the public, will be held rain or shine from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at Festival Plaza, Main Street. Wet or cold/windy conditions will move the show into Lava at House of Bacon. Concessions, kids activities, and art exhibits will also […]
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Chocolate Church to host 2nd annual Celebrity Poetry Slam
BATH — The second annual Celebrity Poetry Slam at the Chocolate Church Art Center will feature local celebrities presenting their favorite Beatles’ lyrics. The program is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the center at 804 Washington St. The evening focuses on the well-known lyrics and recognizes The Beatles as masterful poets. No singing. […]
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Photographer Betty Wiley to speak at First Light Camera Club
BRUNSWICK — American photographer Betty Wiley will deliver a talk for First Light Camera Club from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 18. Wiley is an award-winning photographer specializing in landscapes. She offers tours, workshops, photography guidance and post processing tutorials. She will have a slideshow of some of her favorite images, many from Cape […]