BANGOR — Several local performers from the Lewiston-Auburn area will be included in the 17th annual American Folk Festival on the Waterfront this weekend. The three-day festival features live performances representing genres and cultures from all over the world. Cindy Larock of Lewiston will kick off the Saturday festivities with a lesson in French-Canadian contra […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 22
100 Years Ago: 1918 It was voted to engage John W. Rhines of Binghamton, N.Y., secretary of the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce, at a meeting of the board of directors yesterday morning. Several candidates had filed applications for the place, but all things taken into consideration, Mr. Rhines seemed to meet the requirements here. He will succeed […]
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The Puffers to play at Faith Baptist Church
AUBURN — Faith Baptist Church, 43 Washington St., presents the southern gospel group The Puffers. Bob and Darleen Puffer have been singing together for over 35 years, touring the United States and Canada. They play more than 16 instruments and incorporate them into their show of gospel, country, folk, traditional and comedy music. Joining them […]
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Documentary film 'The Home Road' at Sawyer Memorial
GREENE — Tonya and Ray Shevenell present their film “The Home Road” at the Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road, at 2 and 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24. In 1845, 19-year-old Israel Shevenell left his home in Canada and walked nearly 200 miles to Biddeford. He found work and built a new life in an […]
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Maine Native American Summer Market returns to Shaker Village
GRAY — The 10th annual Maine Native American Summer Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. Admission is free, rain or shine. Barbecue lunch plates will be served. The Shaker Museum and Shaker Store will be open as well. Shaker Village is at 707 […]
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'Women Who Run With the Wolves' exhibit in Norway
NORWAY — The Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., will open its doors to another unique art exhibit. The opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24. Curated by Rochelle Draper and Judy Schneider, this exhibit features 13 women artists: Diana Arcadipone, Sandra Bell, Katey Branch, Om Devi Reynolds, Rochelle […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 21
100 Years Ago: 1918 Men who have reached their 21st birthday by June 6 or before Aug. 24 are to register at the Lewiston exemption headquarters in City Hall. Registration in Lewiston will be from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. The number of men available for this contingent is not large, in fact. It is […]
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Country music award show at the Silver Spur
MECHANIC FALLS — Down East Country Music Association, Inc. presents the 38th annual Award Show Sunday, Aug. 26, starting at noon at the Silver Spur, Route 11. The day of music and awards will also have a 50/50, raffles and food concessions. Support local artists and see the people who qualify to go to Tennessee […]
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Book signing, Q&A session with author Cecilia Clanton
WAYNE — Cary Memorial Library will welcome Cecilia Croft Clanton as she shares her new book “Cotton Mathis-Journey to Memphis” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, at the Williams House, across from the library, 17 Old Winthrop Road. Clanton’s talk will focus on her firsthand witness to the aftermath of one of the days that changed America forever: April 4, […]
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BAAM presents concert on Bethel Common
BETHEL — Bethel Area Arts & Music (BAAM) is pleased to announce its summer concert on the Bethel Common from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26. The afternoon is designed to celebrate music, arts and life in the Western Maine mountains. It includes three musical performances, wood-fired locally made flatbread pizzas by Farmstand Flatbreads […]