POLAND — This week, the Poland Spring Preservation Society will be hosting the Ken and Jane Brooks at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13. Ken began performing regularly in 1965. He has performed with Bluegrass Supply Company, Union River Band, Bob & Grace French and the Rainbow Valley Folks, Fox Hollow and is presently a member […]
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L-A Community Little Theatre presents 'Young Frankenstein'
AUBURN — There will be musical comedy mania in Transylvania starting Aug. 10 as the Community Little Theatre (CLT) presents Mel Brooks’ stage creation “Young Frankenstein.” This will be CLT’s first production of the musical hit, which opened on Broadway on Nov. 8, 2007, and ran for 484 performances. Two successful national tours followed, and […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 6
100 Years Ago: 1918 Services were resumed at the Baptist church on Sunday after the church was closed for four Sundays. Services were held at Deering Memorial Church on Sunday, Rev. Charles Hall preaching in place of the pastor, Rev. D. F. Faulkner, who is on his vacation. The electrical shower early Monday morning, although […]
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Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival to present season's last program
HARRISON — Internationally renowned violinist and violist Todd Phillips makes his first appearance in the final concert of the 46th season of the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Deertrees Theatre. Patriotism inspired the three composers whose works appear on the Aug. 14 program. As the festival continues to […]
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Gritty's Window of the Month to feature Jeanelle Demers
AUBURN — The vibrant art of Jeanelle Demers will be gracing the Gritty’s Art and Ale window for the month of August into September. Demers creates custom pet portraits by commission, to immortalize memories of the special animals in people’s lives. Working with a reference photo and acrylic paint on canvas, she uses vivid colors […]
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Milltown Roadshow performs at Turner gazebo
TURNER — On Tuesday, the weekly “Music for Mavis” summer concert series at Turner’s town gazebo will feature the Americana sounds of Milltown Roadshow. The two-hour show begins at 6:30 p.m. In the case of rain the show will be under the library, at 98 Mathew’s Way off Route 117 in Turner Center. At the end […]
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Ray Cornils to perform final noontime Basilica concert
LEWISTON — Ray Cornils, who recently retired after almost 30 years as Portland’s municipal organist, will perform the final summer noonday concert at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8. His performance will include a piece by Cesar Franck, Elliott’s improvisation on “Shall We Gather at the River,” and […]
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Aztec Two-Step returns to Maine
VIENNA — On Saturday, Aug. 11 the Vienna Union Hall Association will offer a unique opportunity to hear a renowned band that has been making music and good feelings worldwide for more than 40 years. Aztec Two-Step and Friends will take the stage at the Union Hall at 7 p.m. Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman […]
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Mountain Valley Stomp to be held Aug. 11
DIXFIELD — The first annual Mountain Valley Stomp will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Mountain View Campground, 200 Mountain View Drive. Four foot-stomping blues acts will bring their brand of blues for a full day of music in the western foothills. The Juke Joint Devils will headline. Other bands include Black […]
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Trumpeter Jack Burt to perform Monday evening at the Basilica
LEWISTON — Trumpeter Jack Burt, accompanied on organ by Scott Vaillancourt, will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Dr. Burt is professor of trumpet at the University of Maine’s School of Performing Arts. A graduate of the Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music, the University […]