100 years ago, 1917The plant of the Colonial Paper Co. in Mechanic Falls was practically destroyed by fire early today. The loss is estimated at $40,000. No official statement of the value of the buildings or of the insurance could be obtained from local owners. The blaze is believed to have been caused by a […]
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Lake Region chorus to present holiday concert
BRIDGTON — The Lake Region Community Chorus is preparing for its Fifth Annual Holiday Concert that will take place at the Twitchell Chapel at the Bridgton Academy in North Bridgton. The two performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. The choral group is made up of 55 […]
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RAAPA Christmas show Dec. 2 and Dec. 3
RUMFORD — The Rumford Association for the Advancement of the Performing Arts is offering a new Christmas production, “Who Will Give Christmas,” with two performances, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Muskie Auditorium, Mountain Valley High School. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and […]
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Mannix, Rota to speak about their book
NAMI Western Mountains affiliate is sponsoring Kevin Mannix and Linda Rota speaking about their book, “Weathering Shame” — stories of their life experiences with anxiety, depression and suicide and the resulting shame and stigma. They will be at Crescent Park School in Bethel at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and the Bean’s Corner Baptist Church […]
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Concerts for a cause: Trio to play 'Charlie Brown Christmas' score
AUBURN — Concerts for a Cause will present The Heather Pierson Jazz Trio performing Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. A Charlie Brown Christmas, originally telecast in December 1965, was an instant hit with audiences who connected with Peanuts creator Charles M. […]
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'My Mother's Clothes' final weekend
Elizabeth Peavey’s “My Mother’s Clothes are Not My Mother” will be performed for a final weekend at The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Friday, Nov. 17, through Sunday, Nov. 19. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, with an added matinee at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18. A free post-show […]
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Veggies at Fusion
This Friday night, Nov. 17, The local classic rock band The Veggies will return to Fusion Night Club, located at 49 Pleasant St., Lewiston. Music starts at 9 p.m. There is no cover charge.
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Geeks, Chesney tribute band at Mixers
The GE3KS are bringing their ’80s show to Mixers in Sabattus on Friday, Nov 17. Band members Eric Hartmann, Jay Staples, Jerry Perron, Luc Bergeron do it all, including pop, dance, new wave, one-hit wonders, hard rock and rap. The show begins at 8:30 p.m. No cover. Saturday the Kenny Chesney tribute band No Shoes Nation […]
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Robley, Tumbledown Saints at Pedro's
Tonight, Friday, Nov. 17, singer, songwriter, producer and award-winning poet Chris Robley will perform from 8 to 11 p.m., at Pedro O’Haras, 34 Main St., Lewiston. On Saturday, Tumbledown Saints, a blues band from Maine that plays original music as well as songs by the masters, will be performing from 8 p.m. to midnight. The band […]
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Dr. Fatfinger, Zealous Bellus
On Friday Nov. 17, Dr. Fatfinger will be appearing at The Cage in Lewiston. SMC and The Cage present a benefit for Hope Haven homeless shelter begining at 8 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 18 featuring Zealous Bellus, above. No cover charge.