FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington Visiting Writers Series is presenting its final guest author for the year. Award-winning poet Ross Gay will read from his work at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 19, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center. The reading is free and open to the public, to be followed by […]
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Baron Wormser to sign books at DDG Booksellers
FARMINGTON — DDG Booksellers, 193 Broadway, will host an author presentation and book signing of the books “Tom o’ Vietnam” and “Legends of the Slow Explosion” by the former Poet Laureate of Maine, Baron Wormser, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18. Wormser’s 15th book, “Tom o’ Vietnam,” traces the travels of a Vietnam veteran in the fall of […]
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Michael Cooper to present one-man show in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — When Michael Cooper presented his one-man show “Doc Cooper — A Son Recalls” at the University of Maine in January, it turned out to be too much of a good thing. There were so many people turned away that night that Cooper agreed to perform it again at the newly renovated Meeting House […]
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Looking Back for April 13
Looking Back on April 13 100 years ago, 1918 Who’s the owner of the 18 sugar barrels and six cases of “booze” seized at the Lower Maine Central railroad station by Deputy Luce on Thursday night? The liquor was not billed to anyone in Lewiston but arrived from from Boston by freight. There were no […]
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Crooked Creek, Zealous Bellus at The Cage
On Friday, April 13, Crooked Creek will perform at the Cage, 97 Ash St., Lewiston. Saturday’s band will be Zealous Bellus, above. Both bands will play from 8 p.m. to midnight. No cover.
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Author to speak on debut novel focused on Saudi women
Kay Hardy Campbell is a scholar on the Middle East, who now lives in Maine WAYNE — Maine author and Middle East specialist Kay Hardy Campbell will be the guest of Wayne’s Cary Library for the Meet-A-Maine-Author Series. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18. Campbell will discuss changes currently facing Saudi women […]
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Big metal event at Sapphire Nightclub
On Friday, April 13, Maine’s own legendary metal giant Dead Season returns to the stage with its original lineup at Sapphire Nightclub and Event Center, 150 Center St., Auburn, for a 21-plus concert, along with FMD recording artist Ascent to Power and Lewiston’s Beyond the Fall and Revision. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets […]
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The OG's at Guthries Friday
The OG’s, with Eric Green, left, (guitar and keyboard) and Tommy O’Connell (vocals and drums), will perform at Guthries in Lewiston Friday, April 13. The show begins at 8 p.m. They specialize in playing the blues. There is no cover. For more information, call 207-376-3344.
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Tilden Katz at Mixers Friday
Tilden Katz will be appearing at Mixers in Sabattus Friday, April 13, starting at 8:30 p.m. The three-piece band plays favorites from bands such as Maroon 5, Gavin Degraw, Stevie Wonder, The Police, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Steely Dan, Prince, Van Halen, Hall & Oates, Talking Heads and Aerosmith, just to name a few. Band […]
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Looking Back for April 12
Looking Back on April 12 100 years ago, 1918 A label of the liquors seized at the lower station of the Maine Central Thursday evening by Deputy Sheriff Luce, one of the special deputies appointed by the State, shows that it has a retail value of approximately $9,156. Deputy Luce has so far obtained no […]