100 years ago, 1918The story that jail labor is likely to be used upon Auburn streets, first printed in the Lewiston Journal of Tuesday, has excited a great deal of comment — most of it exceptionally favorable — throughout the county. Manager Otis will confer with the commissioners late Wednesday afternoon to attempt to arrive […]
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Looking Back on March 12
100 years ago, 1918The Auburn City Manager is negotiating with the county commissioners with a view to obtaining county prison labor for Auburn roads and such other city work as they may be called upon to do. The hitch at present is over the compensation the county should receive from the city for their use. […]
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UNE 'Photos of Children/Photos of Youth,' interesting exhibit in gem of a gallery
PORTLAND — Children are our most important natural resource and the current exhibit, “Images of Children/Images of Youth,” at the University of New England Art Gallery, is an excellent selection of 100 photographs that remind us of this in many ways. The focus is on children from all over the world but most of the photographers […]
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Moore Park Makers Fair seeking exhibitors, vendors
PARIS — The Moore Park Makers Fair is seeking exhibitors and vendors to celebrate the DIY spirit of Western Maine people. Booth spots are free to students 18 and younger and people 80 and older. Applications are available for artists, crafters, machinists, fisherman, mechanics, seamstresses, graphic designers, writers, painters, jewelers, chefs and others for the July 28 […]
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Looking Back on March 10
100 years ago, 1918A controlling interest in the Lewiston Handle Co., manufacturers of shovel handles, has been sold to the Ontario Steel Products Co. of Gananogue, Province of Ontario, Canada. The purchasers recently consolidated with the B. P. Jones Co., manufacturers of auto springs, axles, etc., for Ford and Canadian cars. F. B. Norris of […]
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Get down with The Veggies at Mixers
The Veggies — Don Hebert, Ray Tardiff, Tom Maynard and Dave Perlman — will take over Mixers, 136 Sabattus Road, Friday, March 9, at 8:30 p.m. There is no cover charge.
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'Mud Boots & Black Tie Gala' supports Chocolate Church
BATH — The Mud Boots & Black Tie Gala on Saturday, April 7, is the largest fundraiser of the year for the 40-year-old Chocolate Church Arts Center. Dinner hosts donate all the costs of the meal so all the ticket price goes to support the Chocolate Church. Not only does the theme pair formal attire […]
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'One Goal' author to speak at Lewiston Public Library
Amy Bass takes a selfie with, 2016 Lewiston High School graduates, from left, Maulid Abdow, Ridwan Ali and Abdiaziz Shaleh, before the graduation ceremony. The graduates were players on the 2015 LHS soccer team Bass featured in her book, “One Goal: A Coach, a Team, and the Game That Brought a Divided Town Together.” The book tells […]
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AMVETS to have musical groups
JAY — The Jay AMVETS will present the Veggies from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 10. Rif-Raf will play classic rock and country from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 24. For more information, call 207-897-4112.
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Maine Premiere of 'Marjorie Prime' at The Public Theatre
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre will present the Maine premiere of the provocative new play and Pulitzer prize finalist, “Marjorie Prime,” March 16-25. It’s the age of artificial intelligence, and 85-year-old Marjorie has a handsome new companion, a computerized replica of her deceased husband who’s programmed to keep her company and remind her of a […]