POLAND —The Poland Spring Preservation Society will host the Grass Holes at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 21, at Poland Spring Resort gazebo. The Grass Holes is a five-piece bluegrass band featuring fast-paced originals, sweet-sounding traditional numbers, and creative takes on popular tunes in the bluegrass style. The band features the Bangor Symphony’s Heather Kahill, […]
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David Myles all suited up and ready to wow Maine
New England Celtic Arts will present Juno Winner David Myles in concert at 49 Franklin in Rumford on Wenesday, Aug. 23, and at North Church Concert Series in Farmington, Thursday, Aug. 24. Doors open at 6 p.m. with show at 7 p.m. David will also be performing at Port City Music Hall in Portland on Monday, Aug.21. […]
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Red Table Picnic, art walk to kick off Great Falls Balloon Festival
AUBURN — Festival Plaza will house a “trifecta” of events on Friday, Aug. 18, to kick off the Great Falls Balloon Festival weekend. The Art Walk, which is presented by L/A Arts, will occur in the downtown area from 5 to 8 p.m. and will showcase a children’s book reading at One Great Falls Plaza. […]
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Looking Back on August 17
100 years ago, 1917Still the Lewiston aldermen do not meet. First it was Mayor Lemaire who didn’t care to call a meeting because the republican members of the board had orders that he didn’t want to see passed and so he didn’t call one. Now that the mayor wants a meeting, the republicans, with one […]
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Comedy at Bear Bones and Baxter
LEWISTON — Maine Event Comedy presents back-to-back nights of comedy Thursday, Aug. 17 at Bear Bones Beer and Friday, Aug. 18 at Baxter Brewing. Mark Turcotte will host both shows. Massachusetts comedian Brian Plumb will perform at Bear Bones at 7 p.m. The show will also feature Mike Gray, Randy Williams, Danny Bullis and Mike […]
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Looking Back on August 16
100 years ago, 1917Work started Thursday noon on Maine’s newest and most up-to-date bank, that of the First Auburn Trust Co. Not only will it be the most thoroughly modern bank in Maine, but it will embody many features without duplicate in New England. It will be built on the lot recently cleared at the […]
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WWI photo exhibit at USM-LAC
LEWISTON — The University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College will host a photo exhibit featuring Anne Morgan and the 350 American women who helped rebuild France in the wake of World War I. Titled “American Women Rebuilding France, 1917-1924,” the exhibit will run from Aug. 28 to Sept. 22. The display in the Atrium Gallery will […]
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CLT's 'Shrek' is 'big, bold and … enchanting'
AUBURN — “Shrek The Musical” is a big, bold and absolutely enchanting triumph on the Community Little Theatre stage. It’s the story of a friendly green ogre’s quest to save his swamp and his princess. Lots of talent and commitment from a large team, both on-stage and behind-the scenes, make this show a success.Four actors […]
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Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Fest starts Aug. 23
LITCHFIELD — The gates will open at 8 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 20, for early arrivals for one of New England’s largest Family Bluegrass Festivals, which runs from Wednesday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, Aug. 27, at Litchfield fairgrounds. Blistered Fingers is a fast-moving, traditional Bluegrass Band from the central Maine area that travels extensively around the northeast and eastern […]
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Orcutt book-signing; Sen. King visit
KINGFIELD —A book-signing for “Enduring Heights,” a fine-art photography book by John and Cynthia Orcutt, featuring images of the natural environment of Maine’s high peaks, including the areas surrounding Sugarloaf, Bigelow, Crocker, Saddleback and Mt. Abrams, will be held Friday, Aug. 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Schoolhouse Gallery, 226 Main St. The […]