AUBURN — Schooner Estates invites the public to an old-fashioned “Folk Songs & S’mores” campfire night,at the Schooner courtyard tomorrow evening, Thursday, Sept. 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. Singers and musicians from the Maine Folque Co-op will lead attendees in singing a selection of vintage favorites from the ’60s and ’70s such as “This Land is Your […]
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Looking Back on September 26
100 years ago, 1917F. Leclair of 178 Middle Street and Amedee Caottette of 13 Hill Block have recently completed a table, the top of which is inlaid with a replica of the American flag. So accurate is the work that at a short distance it appears as if the design was painted on the top. […]
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Barn hosts puppets, true-tale tellers
PARIS — Celebration Barn Theater presents its last family-friendly matinee of the season this Saturday, as well as an evening of local storytelling hosted by Sally Jones. At 2 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 30, puppeteer Faye Dupras and musician Max Weigert will perform “I Spy Butterfly,” a show well-suited for ages 3-10, followed by a kids’ butterfly puppet-making workshop. How does a nature-loving […]
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Schoolhouse Arts presents 'Dracula'
STANDISH — As families in the Lakes Region prepare for Halloween, the Schoolhouse Arts Center is getting a head start on the spooky season. From Oct. 6 through Oct. 15, the center will present “Dracula,” based on Bram Stoker’s memorable gothic novel. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and and Sundays at 2 […]
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Miss Maybell & Slimpickins at DAC
The Denmark Arts Center welcomes Miss Maybell & Slimpickins on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. This unique and talented duo is from Jackson, N.H., bringing a rustic swing music style bordering on a jug band. The duo plays everything from classic jazz standards to favorite, obscure country ragtime blues alongside original tunes. An eclectic […]
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Original fiddle, guitar music at Oasis
LEWISTON — Original compositions for guitar and fiddle performed by Greg Boardman will fill this week’s program at the Oasis of Music, Wednesday, Sept.27. Written in a traditional Northeast folk style, these instrumental tunes commemorate various people, events and ruminations in this musician’s life. The Oasis of Music is at Trinity Church, 247 Bates St. from 12:30-1. […]
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Looking Back on September 25
100 years ago, 1917The Sun will give to the baseball-loving public of the two cities and vicinity its usual complete service on the World’s Series. This newspaper has arranged for a service on the day of the game. An Associated Press wire, direct from the playing fields at Chicago and New York to the New […]
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Communication problems? Go talk to a horse.
Having trouble communicating with your partner? Go talk to a horse. Not too long ago a former high-profile fashion executive told me about the wonders of equine therapy. She brought a skeptical group of French executives to a serene California ranch to meet with renown “horse whisperer” Koelle Simpson and her trusty steed. Tasked with […]
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'Night Stories' is an intriguing exhibit at CMCA
Award-winning writerscraft stories based on artist’s night paintings ROCKLAND — Talk about the eclipse …. if you want to see a continuing eclipse go to the current exhibit at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland which is showing the night paintings of Maine artist Linden Frederick. I use the word eclipse in describing Frederick’s […]
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Looking Back on September 23
100 years ago, 1917 Slot machines are running in Lewiston and as a matter of fact have been running for weeks without any let-up. It is said that all of the various kinds of slot machines that in the past have contributed their share toward making the town famous, are back on the job. In […]