FARMINGTON — The Old South Church, 235 Main St., will kick off the 2018 Concert Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22, with the homegrown brother-sister duo of GoldenOak. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. GoldenOak is an emerging sound in New England folk music. A Portland-based, Indie-Soul-Folk, sibling duo, Zak and Lena Kendall were […]
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Art quilt exhibit at Carrabassett Valley Library
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Carrabassett Valley resident and library board member, Peggy Bishop will be exhibiting her art quilts at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library and Community Center during March and April. A wine and cheese reception will be held in the Begin Family Community Room from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 16. Bishop states, […]
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Bridgton Art Guild Scholarship Fund raffle
This table lamp created by artist Joe Keller will be raffled at Gallery 302 to raise funds for the Bridgton Art Guild Scholarship Fund. Every year, the guild gives scholarships to local students who plan to study art in college. Beginning Saturday, March 17, tickets for a chance to win “Driftwood Lamp” will be available […]
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Looking Back on March 7
100 years ago, 1918The drive for the Salvation Army fund is now on in these cities, and with men like Rev. William A. Kelly at the head there can be no doubt of the result. The amount of money is bound to be raised, and raised quickly. The work now being done by the Salvation […]
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Norway Arts Festival is moving forward, making changes
NORWAY — For 50 years the Norway Arts Festival has been primarily focused on visual art from talented Western Maine artists. But exciting changes are coming this year and the event will now be known as the Norway Music and Arts Festival. Festival organizer Jonathan Leavitt, from Moovin On Productions, explained the change. “Essentially it […]
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African Children's Choir to perform in Auburn, Mechanic Falls
AUBURN — The African Children’s Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. The program features well-loved children’s songs, traditional spirituals and Gospel favorites. The choir will perform: Topsham: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at the United Baptist Church, 1 Elm St. Auburn: 7 p.m. Friday, March […]
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Pops
LEWISTON — The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra will present “Celebration Pops,” under the direction of guest conductor Yoichi Udagawa, at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Gendron Franco Center, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the Orion Performing Arts Center, Topsham. The orchestra will also host several special programs as part of “More with […]
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Maine talent to show their stuff at annual fundraiser
LEWISTON — Tickets are available for the seventh annual Maine’s Got Talent, slated for Saturday, March 10, at the Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. The event will start with a pre-show reception at 6 p.m., with show starting at 7:30 p.m. The event, modeled after “America’s Got Talent” and “American Idol,” features 10 pre-selected […]
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Looking Back on March 6
100 years ago, 1918Henry A. Free, food administrator for Androscoggin county, issued Wednesday morning a statement containing a bit of good news. Meat supplies for the next two or three weeks are considerably increased, so the restrictions in regard to eating meat are considerably lessened. The meatless daily meal and the porkless Saturday are no […]
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Gaslight Theater holding auditions for Agatha Christie play
HALLOWELL — The Gaslight Theater of Hallowell announces auditions for Agatha Christie’s “Witness for the Prosecution,” directed by Bob Gilbert, at 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday, March 18 and 19, at Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, Auditions are cold readings from the script. For more information, contact Gaslighttheater@yahoo.com.