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Lisa Hillman, author of powerful memoir, in Lovell

LOVELL — The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell is hosting Lisa Hillman, author of “Secret No More: A True Story of Hope for Parents with an Addicted Child” at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20. An outsider might envy the Hillman family for their seemingly perfect lives. Lisa ran multi-million dollar campaigns for one of Maryland’s leading […]

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Honeycreepers at Guthries

Friday, July 14,  The Honeycreepers will perform at Guthries, 115 Middle St., Lewiston.   The Honeycreepers blends the classical and musical theater-trained vocals of Kelsea Burch with self-taught, experimental guitar and vocals of Matt Shea. In 2012, while living on a farm in Hawaii, the duo began by sharing stories of their adventures and misadventures […]

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13 Black at Mixers

13 Black from southern Maine will perform Saturday, July 15, at Mixers, 136 Sabattus Road, Sabattus. The band plays 70s dance and pop classics, 80s pop and hair metal, 90s alternative and today’s radio hits. Covering bands such as Bon Jovi, The Outfield, Alice in Chains, Foo Fighters, Rage Against The Machine, Mark Ronson, Bryan […]

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Porter at Pedro's Friday

Singer-songwriter Chad Porter will perform from 8 to 11 p.m., Friday, July 14, at Pedro O’Hara’s, 34 Main St., Lewiston. His live shows are a combination of cover songs and his own catchy, original songs. He may cover a Ray Lamontagne song, something from Ceelo Green followed up by a Blake Shelton tune. 

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Shakedown at Crazy 8s, Barbeque Pit

Friday, July 14, Continental Shakedown returns to rock Crazy 8’s, 187 Main St., South Paris. The show starts at 8 p.m. On Saturday, Shakedown moves to the Barbecue Pit, 838 Lisbon St., Lewiston. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. — outside on the amphitheater-patio if it’s good weather. No cover at both shows.

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Jewel Clark in Andover

ANDOVER — On Friday, July 14, the Andover Summer Concert Series presents Jewel Clark. The concert starts at 6 p.m. at the bandstand in the center of town. There is no admission charge, but donations to help cover expenses are always appreciated.   Jewel Clark especially loves singing old traditional country but also combines that with a […]

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Looking Back on July 13

100 years ago, 1917Talk of a dicker in police jobs between Mayor Lemaire and the Republican members of the Lewiston aldermen is heard again. City Treasurer Hale won’t pay the Lemaire policemen without order from the council and while being a policeman has its compensations, they are getting tired of serving without pay. It is […]

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Castle Tucker open for tour July 15

WISCASSETT — Come and peek into the nooks and crannies of Castle Tucker from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 15. There’s something new to see whether you’re a first-time or repeat visitor on this leisurely in-depth tour that includes rooms and stories not included on the general tour.  Castle Tucker on 2 Lee […]

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Dave Carroll Band playing in Western Maine

New England Celtic Arts will present the Dave Carroll Band from Nova Scotia at venues in Farmington, Rumford, Harrison and Portland next week.   The schedule is: July 19, 49 Franklin in Rumford; July 20, Deertrees Theatre in Harrison; July 21, North Church in Farmington; July 18, One Longfellow Square in Portland.   Show time […]

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Maine CMA celebrates 40th at Silver Spur

MECHANIC FALLS — The Maine Country Music Association will hold its 40th anniversary show and dance celebration from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, July 16, at the Silver Spur, 272 Lewiston St. Admission is $8. Bands performing include Lost & Found, Rockin’ Country, Shiloh Creek and a fourth  that has yet to be announced. The concession will be […]