100 years ago, 1917Maine boys in the Second Regiment need warm clothing. This is the message which comes from Dr. B. F. Sturgis, formerly of Auburn, who is now an examining official in Massachusetts for the troops. He says that 180 boys have no sweaters and most of the 2nd Maine are lacking in warm […]
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Mandeville and Richards at North Church Saturday
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Historical Society’s North Church Concert Series will present Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a pie social and jam session This will be singers second appearance in 2017. With connections in Temple, the they are frequent visitors to the Farmington area. […]
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Pie social planned at Norlands
LIVERMORE — The 7th annual pie social at Norlands will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. The fundraiser will feature pies for $12 or slices for a donation. All proceeds benefit the Norlands educational programs. New this year is a pie baking […]
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Poulson, Thibodeau and Coffin playing at gazebo
TURNER — Three veteran performers will take the gazebo stage at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29, for a Music for Mavis concert. Christine Poulson comes from a musical family. Her mother, Rosemary, raised her six children to sing together and perform at county fairs and community events. She lived and performed on St. John, in the […]
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Strait, Parton and Campbell honored
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The country music community honored the late Glen Campbell during the 11th annual Academy of Country Music Honors in Nashville, Tennessee, following his death this month at the age of 81. Campbell’s family was in attendance Wednesday night to watch the performance by Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Maren Morris at the Ryman […]
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Looking Back on August 25
100 years ago, 1917With American troops approaching nearer and nearer each day to the firing line, the time is here for Americans at home to think of the comfort of their boys overseas. To help Americans at home to add to the comfort and cheer which is so much needed at the front, the Lewiston […]
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Shakedown double bill this weekend
On Friday, Aug. 25, Continental Shakedown and guests Big G & Rhino will perform at the Crooked Hook in Mechanic Falls starting at 7:30 p.m., no cover. On Saturday, Aug. 26, Continental and hip-hop artist Spose will be featured at the Acts of Kindness Concert at the Oxford Fairgrounds. The concert runs from 1 to 10 p.m. Tickets […]
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Perlman, Dostie at Pedro's
Local artist Dave Perlman, left, will perform at Pedro O’Hara’s in Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 25, from 8 to 11 p.m. Perlman plays a diverse selection of popular cover songs spanning different genres with a concentration in classic and ’90s rock. From 8 to 11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 26, Andrew Dostie of Auburn will play covers […]
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Borderline Express at Mixers
From classic rock to modern country and rock to originals, Borderline Express performs at Mixers in Sabattus at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 25. A sampling of the band’s repertoire includes: “Boys Round Here,” “Tulsa Time,” “Country Girl (shake it for me),” “Fishin’ in the Dark,” “I love a Rainy Night,” “Dust of the Bottle,” “That […]
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'An Art-filled Life' one of best exhibits of summer
Marguerite Zorach exhibitgives Modern Art pioneerher due; hung until Jan. 7 ROCKLAND — Marguerite Thompson Zorach reflects an epoch in art history and is no longer a forgotten treasure. Sixty paintings and textiles by Zorach, created between 1910 and 1965, are on view at the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland through Jan. 7, 2018. Plan to […]