100 years ago, 1917At an early hour this morning, the strike of the motormen and conductors of the Lewiston division of the L. A. & W. Street Railway, which was called yesterday morning without previous warning to the public, seemed no nearer adjustment than it did at any time during the day Monday. Last evening […]
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Chester Greenwood Day: How it All Began
It’s now been 40-years since the first Chester Greenwood Day. It’s double that, or 80 years now, since the time of the famed inventor’s death in 1937. It’s thus an appropriate occasion to take a quick look at “Chester,” the name by which most people refer to him. More importantly, it’s also an occasion to […]
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Looking Back on December 2
100 years ago, 1917(B. Peck Co. advertisement) We’ve heard from Santa Claus, and TOYLAND opens today. It’s bigger, better, livelier and jollier than ever. Monday, our windows will appear in full Christmas dress. 50 years ago, 1967The director of the Androscoggin County Task Force’s Community Action Program told a meeting in Lewiston Thursday night that […]
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Annual Christmas concert at Auburn United Methodist Church
AUBURN — The annual Christmas concert at the Auburn United Methodist Church will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the church, 439 Park Ave. ?There will be an afternoon concert at 2 p.m. and an evening concert at 7 p.m. Both Christmas concerts will feature the Wesleyan Singers and the Auburn Bell Ringers, as well as several local soloists […]
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'The Damned One' debut
LEWISTON — Sean Wallace walked into the audition at Praxis Production Studios last December to read for the part of a British businessman, turned on a southern accent when he was done, and walked out playing the bad man who wears black in “The Damned One.” The supernatural Western set in the 1800s, shot entirely […]
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Looking Back on December 1
100 years ago, 1917The new Bates College Social Union will stand on Campus avenue, corner of Bardwell street, and fronting on Campus avenue. It is to be the beginning of a new quadrangle, which will probably ultimately contain a new dining hall, dormitories and a gymnasium. The interior has a large entrance hall containing the […]
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Veggies, Hebert performing this weekend
Local classic rock band The Veggies will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Fusion Nightclub, 490 Pleasant St. in Lewiston. There will not be a cover charge. Donnie Hebert will perform solo Saturday, Dec. 2, at 5-girls Dining and Taphouse, located inside of Club Sapphire, 150 Center St., Auburn. Music will start at […]
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Stand-up comedy night to help Leavitt project graduation
SABATTUS — Mixers Nightclub & Lounge will host a stand-up comedy night Friday, Dec. 1, at 136 Sabattus Road. The doors will open at 5 p.m., and the show will start at 8 p.m. The fundraiser for Leavitt Area High School Class of 2018 Project Graduation will be hosted by Leavitt’s Ben Roberts. Also performing will […]
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Looking Back on November 30
100 years ago, 1917A valuable pair of horses and lumber cart owned by Robert Stewart mysteriously disappeared from Main street, Lewiston, yesterday afternoon at 4:46. The team was valued at about $625. Up to a late hour last night Mr. Stewart had been unable to get any trace of the team. Mr. Stewart left his […]
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Author, Auburn native, to sign books
LEWISTON — Maine children’s fiction writer Judi Valentine will sign books at Creative Artisans of Maine at Provencher’s, 299 River Road, from 10 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. She is participating in “A Yuletide Gathering of Artisans.” Valentine, an Auburn native, has written youth fiction, memoir and crime tales for several years. “The Crystal Chain” is her […]