100 years ago, 1917Three persons were injured when the 6:15 westbound train crashed into an auto owned and driven by C. W. Bagley of 6 Lafayette street, Lewiston. Riding with him were Mr. and Mrs. Rager of 41 Spring street this city. While none of the occupants were seriously hurt, the car was badly damaged. […]
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Sculptor's giants to be seen in their element
Bernard Langlais Sculpture Preserveputs artist’s works on view in nature CUSHING — The renowned Maine sculptor Bernard Langlais, a native of Old Town, was known for his much-larger-than-life works made from wood, created in the outdoors and meant to be viewed there. And now, 40 years after his death in 1977, they will be. On […]
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Looking Back on September 2
100 years ago, 1917Work on the addition to the Cushman-Hollis Co’s. factory at Auburn and the new home of the First Auburn Trust Co. progressed rapidly yesterday without rainy weather or other hindrance. The hoisting apparatus is being put up at the shoe factory preparatory for hauling up the material for the new story to […]
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Try square dancing at free community event
LEWISTON — A free community dance will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Martel Elementary School, for those wishing to try modern square dancing. An open house will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the school, intersection of Lisbon Street and East Avenue. A new 10-week program will […]
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Band featuring Brit Martin holds album release party
Early Mornings, featuring former Lewiston resident Brit Martin, is hosting a party celebrating the release of a self-titled debut album on Saturday, Sept. 2, at Empire: Live Music and Events, 575 Congress St., Portland. The doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. The band will be joined by local Portland […]
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Private art collections part of house tour
WINTHROP — Harlow Gallery and Kennebec Valley Art Association present Art at Home, a house tour featuring private art collections, distinctive decor and more on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. The eight participating homes and businesses, all located in East Winthrop, were selected to showcase not only their residents’ art collections, […]
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'Dare To Dream' with Paula Dunn in concert
KINGFIELD — Paula Dunn’s singing was born out of a desire to help those who are hurting and to challenge people to rise above the obstacles in their lives, and to be successful. At 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, she will perform at 40 High St. At 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, she will speak […]
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String phenom in free concert at Bates
Trained in jazz, winner of a Scottish-style fiddle championship, celebrated as a composer, and a veteran of collaborations with the likes of Yo Yo Ma, My Morning Jacket and Chris Thile, fiddler-violinist Jeremy Kittel and band open the 2017-18 Olin Concert Series at Bates College at 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, on the quad at […]
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Còig in Western Maine to tour new CD 'Rove'
New England Celtic Arts will present Cape Breton super-group Coig at the Green Church in Mexico on Wednesday, Sept. 13, and at Old South Congregational Church in Farmington on Thursday, Sept. 14. Curtain is at 7 p.m. A jam session to honor the life of well-known local musician Jody Kasregis will precede both events starting at 6 p.m. Coig will also perform […]