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Storytelling at Farmington Public Library
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library invites the public and especially those who enjoy listening to storytellers, or who have a story to tell, to share a time with Jo Radner, folklorist, storyteller, writer and oral historian, from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 8. Radner will introduce experienced tellers who will offer a variety of artful […]
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Maine International Film Fest comes to Rangeley
RANGELEY — The best films of the Maine International Film Festival will be shown at “MIFF in the Mountains” — eight films over four nights, Sunday through Wednesday, July 30 through August 2, at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. A different film will be shown at 5 and 8 p.m. each evening. These eight […]
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Looking Back on June 29
100 years ago, 1917As the days pass, interest grows in the erection of an armory in Lewiston, for which an appropriation of $30,000 was made at the last session of the legislature. Several weeks ago Governor Milliken appointed a joint committee, consisting of Adjutant General Presson of Augusta. A. G. Gagnon and D. M. Bates, […]
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Looking Back on June 28
100 years ago, 1917Sixty men from Lewiston and Auburn, with several from all over the county, have reported to the recruiting station in Room 308, Manufacturers bank building, Lewiston, and signed for the Germany game in the fall. Roger A. Greene and his recruiting committee, with their handbills and posters, went out into the streets […]
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The Stonewall Gallery hosts paintings by Susan Parrish Carter
Join the Stonewall Gallery on Thursday, July 13 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. as they celebrate the opening of the gallery’s summer show featuring recent work by Yarmouth artist Susan Parrish Carter. Wine, cheese, and light refreshments will be served at this free opening reception. The show includes many of Carter’s richly detailed scenes of Yarmouth’s buildings, businesses, […]
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Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival Expands Its Community Outreach Program
HARRISON — In addition to their regular five-concert series at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison on Tuesday evenings, July 11 through August 8, the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival’s Board of Trustees is proud to announce an expansion of the Festival’s Community Outreach Program. These community concerts are different and shorter, with an emphasis on education or healing. Free […]
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Carrabassett Fourth of July Celebration
Town of Carrabassett Valley July 4th Celebration – Town Park: • 11:30 a.m. -6:00 p.m.: The town pool/park, basketball courts and tennis courts will be open, weather permitting • 3:00 p.m.: Children’s Parade from the Tufulio’s parking lot with Grand Marshall, The Great Stefan • 3:30- 4:15 p.m.: Children’s Sawdust Pile/craft projects • 4:00-9:00 p.m.: […]
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Sandy River Ramblers return to Stratton for July 8 concert
On Saturday, July 8, the Sandy River Ramblers will return to Stratton for a concert of bluegrass music, featuring many original songs about Maine. The Ramblers’ 2016 show was very well-received, and they’re excited about going back. The band features the excellent banjo playing of Madrid’s Bud Godsoe, who learned to play banjo while working on […]
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Canada's top rated a cappella quartet “Cadence” to perform in Maine
New England Celtic Arts will present Canadian wizards of voice and song “Cadence” at 49 Franklin in Rumford on Wednesday July 5; at historic Deertrees Theatre in Harrison on Thursday July 6; at North Church Concerts in Farmington on Friday July 7; and at One Longfellow Square in Portland on Saturday July 8. Curtain time is 7:00 p.m. at […]