100 years ago, 1918Mrs. J. W. Stevens of 55 Manley Street, Auburn, has this to say to the Journal: “I am 72 years old but Friday morning I was forced to stand in line three solid hours when the thermometer was away below zero in order to get a little coal. This may be a […]
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Power Trio Continental Shakedown to perform
Power Trio Continental Shakedown will bring high octane classic rock to Fusion at 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston. There will not be a cover.
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'Picture of Dorian Gray' set in decadent days of Victorian London
BRUNSWICK — The Theater Project Professional Ensemble will present “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde, adapted by Merlin Holland and John O’Connor and directed by Al Miller, Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 8 to 18, at The Theater Project, 14 School St. Set in the decadent world of Victorian London, a beautiful young man […]
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Casting firm seeking Mainers who enjoy outdoor activities
BOSTON — Slate Casting of Boston is seeking Maine residents who ski and love outdoor activities for a Tourism Advertising Campaign. They are specifically looking for families with kids between the ages of 9 and 15 who all ski, as well as couples and friends between the ages of 25 and 55 who love outdoor […]
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Looking Back on February 3
100 years ago, 1918Berry Hall, the dormitory at Leavitt institute, was burned this morning. The fire was discovered shortly after six o’clock by Mont Greenwood, who lives near by. Last Evening the pupils complained of the cold and Janitor William Hall built a hotter fire than usual, but banked the fire before leaving it for […]
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WHA Rotating Gallery features Wadsworth, Giguere this month
LEWISTON — The Woman’s Hospital Association (WHA) Rotating Art Gallery will feature paintings by Jennifer Redman Wadsworth and photography by Lisa Giguere through February. The gallery is located at 60 High St., the main entrance to Central Maine Medical Center. Wadsworth, a long-time Turner resident, has painted most of her life. Her chosen medium is […]
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Artists invited to submit work for Harlow Art Center's Art2018
HALLOWELL — The Harlow Art Center invites artists to submit artwork to Art2018, the 23rd annual juried show and first annual juried show to be held at the center’s new location, 100 Water St. Art2018 will be on view May 9 through June 2, and an opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 […]
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The Maine Dead Project to perform at Johnson Hall
GARDINER — The Maine Dead Project will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb.10, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St. The Maine Dead Project features a wide ranging repertoire of Grateful Dead classics through strong, high energy musical performance. Members of the MDP have shared stages with John Popper (Blues Traveler), Chris Barron […]
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Chocolate Church to present 'Love Letters' on Valentine's Day
BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center will present “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney for St. Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Melissa and Andy are characters that remind listeners of their own lives, or of the lives of people they hold dear. The show will begin at 7 p.m. in the Chocolate Church Annex, […]
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'From Bandstand to Billboard' bringing back ‘50s ‘60s and ‘70s
LEWISTON — “From Bandstand to Billboard — On the Flip Side” is a fun, and sometimes romantic, collection of big hits from Billboard Magazine and American Bandstand from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. The widely-acclaimed show will appear for the third year at the Gendron Franco Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Doors and […]