FARMINGTON — Music will once again fill the North Church and surrounding neighborhood on Saturday, March 17, as the Farmington Historical Society resumes its Concert Series with Maine native Denny Breau taking stage at 7 p.m. Breau’s style allows him to do amazing things with a six-string guitar. He first draws in an audience with […]
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Pianists at Oasis of Music
LEWISTON — The grand piano at Trinity Church will be put to use in the two coming weeks as the Oasis of Music presents two local pianists. On Wednesday Feb. 28, George Morrissette will perform two fantasia pieces from different eras, one being the classical Fantasia Number One by Mozart, and the other a three-movement […]
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Looking Back on February 27
100 years ago, 1918When informed by a Lewiston Journal reporter Wednesday morning that former Mayor Brann, who termed one of Rev. W. A. Bartlett’s statements “absolutely false,” has not retracted his denial and has made no further comment. Dr. Bartlett said: “It is a serious matter when one man says that the statement of another […]
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DaPonte String Quartet to perform benefit concert for new group
BETHEL — The DaPonte String Quartet will perform a benefit concert and will talk about the “Art of the String Quartet,” as part of their continuing Western Maine Initiative, to encourage young string players and bring world class chamber music to the area. The concert will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at […]
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Theatre UMF to present premier of original play, 'Staring Up at Giants'
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will present the world premier performance of “Staring Up at Giants” as the spring Theatre UMF production. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, March 1 to 3, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, in the UMF Alumni Theater. An original, never-before-seen performance, the play […]
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'Young at Art' exhibit, reception at Harlow Gallery
HALLOWELL — Harlow Gallery will present “Young at Art,” the 15th annual exhibition of children’s artwork and first annual “Young at Art” show to be held at their new location, 100 Water St. “Young at Art” will be on view March 7 to 24, with a public reception from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, […]
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Looking Back on February 26
100 years ago, 1918Mechanic Falls horsemen and scores of visitors from the surrounding country took part in the Washington’s Birthday carnival under auspices of the local reinsmen today. Many of them had entries on the snowpath, and many others were interested spectators. In the feature race, Dictator showed too much speed, winning handily from Fickett’s […]
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Paris Music Festival to feature Maine native Howie Day
PARIS — Performers for the 2018 Paris Hill Music Festival have been announced. On Thursday, Aug. 9, musician Howie Day from Seattle, Washington, will be performing. Friday, Aug. 10, Christian artist Nichole Nordeman will be singing. And on Saturday, Aug. 11, the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will be performed by the musical tribute […]
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Heather Pierson Trio to perform in Bridgton March 4
BRIDGTON — The Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio will perform at the Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 4. Maine-raised and now based in the Mt. Washington Valley, Pierson is a veteran performer and songwriter known best for her bell-tone vocals and virtuosity at the piano. With her trio, she released Singin’, her […]
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Looking Back on February 24
100 years ago, 1918Many readers of The Sun yesterday noticed a difference in the appearance of the paper. This was due to the fact that The Sun was printed on the new press for the first time. There has been a delay in getting part of the stereotyping machinery. This necessitates some rearrangement in the […]