100 Years Ago: 1918 The North and West Auburn branches of the Red Cross Society will repeat their drama, “Grandma Gibbs of the Red Cross,” Saturday evening at the North Auburn Grange Hall. There will be dancing and orchestra music. 50 Years Ago: 1968 The reconstruction of Court and Lake streets will have an impact […]
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Rangeley Inn to feature photography exhibit
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts presents the Western Mountain Photography Show on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14 and 15. Enjoy the juried exhibit in the Banquet Room of the historic Rangeley Inn from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The awards reception, a catered, public event where the […]
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Mary Brooking featured at Bridgton art gallery
BRDIGTON — Gallery 302 welcomes Mary Brooking as guest artist from Sept. 1-Oct. 5. Opening reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7. A talk/demo by the artist will occur one hour before the reception at 4. Brooking graduated from Hiram College with a BA in fine art. A 20-year career in […]
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MBVS seeks Maine artist to design coin honoring veterans
AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) is seeking a Maine artist to design an “Honorable Service Coin” recognizing the military service of post-Vietnam War and peacetime veterans. Coins honoring the service of World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and women veterans have been previously commissioned. Plaques of those coins now hang […]
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Maine State Museum to present 'Bug Maine-ia' exhbit
AUGUSTA — “Bug Maine-ia,” Maine’s largest natural science education event, buzzes around the Maine State Museum from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, with 14 exhibits providing hands-on displays, fascinating discoveries and fun for visitors of all ages. “’Bug Maine-ia’ is a wonderful, one-of-a-kind opportunity for visitors of all ages to explore the […]
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Schoolhouse Arts to hold new event this fall
STANDISH — The Schoolhouse Arts Center is holding a new event this fall called “Red Eye: a 24 Hour New Play Festival,” co-organized by actor/director Randy Hunt. Hunt, originally from Bangor, who now lives in the Portland area and has joined the southern Maine theater scene, has acted in more than a dozen fully-staged productions. […]
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Swingin' Bears to hold beginners square dance class
PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club of South Paris has announced their first beginners class. The class is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5. The lesson will be free. They encourage all to come to the cafeteria at the Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St. at 6:15 p.m. Caller Ray Hilton will […]
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First Light Camera Club reconvenes for new year
BRUNSWICK — First Light Camera Club ends its summer hiatus and reconvenes for a new season of programs and activities starting from Thursday, Sept. 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The club meets regularly each month at its new location, The Brunswick Naval Museum and Memorial Gardens, 179 Admiral Fitch Ave. Club members encourage beginning […]
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Harlow Gallery announces September workshops
HALLOWELL — The Harlow announces their schedule of workshops for the month of September, including painting with different techniques, making your own custom tote bag and open studios. Registration is now open for these workshops, held at the Harlow’s new, larger location at 100 Water St. Preregistration is required for all workshops unless otherwise stated. Spaces […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 28
100 years ago: 1918 John Fitzgerald, former mayor of Boston and Congressman, addressed an open-air Democratic rally at the Lewiston city park Wednesday evening. The event, which was preceded by a parade by the Dominican Band, was well-attended. Judge Brann presided and others seated in the stand were Mayor Lemaire, Frank A. Morey, J. Arthur […]