100 years ago, 1917Work was finished yesterday of laying paving stones in the drain at the westerly side of Union street, Auburn, from the gully to near Manley and Union. At this point preparations are being made to start the paving work to extend towards Court street. 50 years ago, 1967More than 100 Sun-Journal carriers […]
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'Smart, sassy' comedy opens Public Theatre
The Public Theatre officially begins its new season tonight, Friday, Oct. 20, with the passionate and provocative new comedy “The Revolutionists,” playing Oct. 20 through 29. Think Tina Fey and gal pals in big wigs and corsets, when four beautiful, badass women are reimagined as the heroes of the French Revolution in the Maine Premiere of this […]
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Continental at the Buck-It
Continental Shakedown will perform at the Buck-It Grill and Pub at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. The pub is located at 371 Turner St., Buckfield.
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Chris Robley at Guthries
Chris Robley, a producer, songwriter, published poet, and a purveyor of jittery, pictorial pop music, will perform at Guthries, 115 Middle St., Lewiston, from 8 to 10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20. His most recent solo release, “Ghosts’ Menagerie” is a band-oriented album that combines catchy, sometimes proggy psych-folk, noir-pop tunes and a somewhat sparer production style […]
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Shawna and the Mayberry Drifters at The Cage
The Cage, 97 Ash St., Lewiston, will host Shawna and the Mayberry Drifters tonight, Friday, Oct. 20, from 8 p.m. to midnight.
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Looking Back on October 19
100 years ago, 1917H. W. Getchell, better known in Auburn as “Bert,” and Harry W. Bumpus have dissolved partnership in the firm of Bumpus & Getchell at Auburn, where they have been in the drug business at the corner of Court and Main streets for 14 years. Mr. Bumpus plans to continue in the business […]
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Comedy improv night at Studio Theatre
BATH — Studio Theatre of Bath will host a Halloween-themed comedy improv night at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Bath Golf Club, 387 Whiskeag Road. Studio Theatre of Bath’s fledgling improv troupe is led by veteran actor and STB board president Marc Rodriguez. Rodriguez was also a founding member of the very […]
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Pianist Rich Goode at Bates
Celebrated as one of the leading interpreters of classical and romantic music, pianist Richard Goode returns to Bates College on Saturday, Oct. 28. He is hailed for music-making of tremendous emotional power, depth and expressiveness. An Olin Concert Series presentation at Olin Arts Center, tickets are $25 at batesconcerts.eventbrite.com. FMI: 207-786-6135, olinarts@bates.edu or bates.edu/olin-concert-series. Olin is at 75 Russell St., Lewiston.
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Audition added for 'Come Out Swingin'
LEWISTON — An additional audition day has set up for “Come Out Swingin’: A Lewiston Story,” the musical written by Portland native Brian Daly and led by Richard Martin, Mitch Thomas and Jake Boyce. The show is based on life in Lewiston during the days leading up to the famous Ali-Liston heavyweight prize fight on May 25, […]
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Bennett and Perkins in concert at Centennial Hall
BRIDGTON — What do you get when you combine harmonies, guitars and a fall evening in western Maine? It’s a night of music to remember, as Loon Echo Land Trust presents the dynamic folk act of Bennett & Perkins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Centennial Hall in the center of Denmark, 72 […]