HALLOWELL — The Harlow, 100 Water St., in partnership with the city of Hallowell, is presenting “The Luthiers’ Craft,” on view through Oct. 14. The public is invited to attend a closing reception from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, including an award ceremony, raffle drawing and live music by Denny Breau. “The Luthier’s […]
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Shawnee Peak to hold fall festival
BRIDGTON — Shawnee Peak invites everyone to their fall festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. The main attraction of this event is the scenic ride to the summit where views extend over the Lakes Region of Maine and toward the Presidential Range of New Hampshire. The base area will be a hub of family friendly activity. […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 11
100 years ago: 1918 The brightest spot in the now-famous story “lost battalion” which belonged to the 77th division, as yet untold was the climax to the fourth day of the troop’s beleaguerment in the Argonne forest. When the men were long food-less and almost without ammunition and when many were weak from exhaustion but […]
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French-Canadian trio to perform as part of church concert series
FARMINGTON — One of Montreal’s top bands, an up-tempo and bouncy French Canadian trio, Bon Debarras will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, as part of the Old South Church Concert Series. Bon Debarras roughly translates into “good riddance.” But in an odd paradox, the group’s energetic, traditional step dancing generally evokes a “wow.” […]
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Norway church to host CD release event
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. Pierson is a pianist, singer-songwriter, and performer who frequently tours throughout the United States both as a […]
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Comedian Bob Marley to perform at Mixers
SABATTUS — Join us Thursday October 11th at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge presents an evening of side-splitting laughter and entertainment with Maine’s favorite comedian Bob Marley on Thursday, Oct. 11. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. This event is 21-plus. All tickets are general admission. Seating is first come, […]
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New winery and vineyard to hold wine tasting and tour
LEEDS — WillowsAwake Winery, a new winery and vineyard, will host a wine tasting and vineyard tour from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. This event will include the very first tour of this new Maine vineyard, hors d’oeuvres, a 10-glass wine tasting, hearty fall soups by Hurricane’s Cafe & Deli and the chance […]
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‘Les Troubadours’ to present musical show at next La Rencontre
LEWISTON — The next La Rencontre at the Gendron Franco Center will feature the popular women’s French-language singing group “Les Troubadours.” La Rencontre (the gathering) will begin at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18. La Rencontre is a multi-language event and not restricted to French-speakers or even those of Franco descent. All are welcome to attend […]
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Beatles tribute band to play at Orion Performing Arts Center
TOPSHAM — Beatles For Sale, a tribute band from Massachusetts, is returning to the Orion Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. The award-winning band has been entertaining audiences throughout New England since 2007, with a repertoire of more than 150 songs from The Beatles’ catalog. The musicians were drawn together through their […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 10
100 years ago: 1918 Wanted: One American woman; must be between the ages of 25 and 36, physically strong, and able to prepare meals at short notice. Must present a cheerful disposition under most trying circumstances. Lewiston-Auburn is asked to furnish one such woman for canteen service in France. The specifications noted cover practically all […]