The Pennacook Art Center will be opening a new early evening show of art and music at 60 Lowell Street in Rumford. The lobby walls will be covered with artwork by local artists, some of which is newly completed. The River Valley Growth Council and Pennacook cordially invite the public to a free reception in […]
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Looking Back on June 27
100 years ago, 1917The Lake Auburn Crystal Ice Co. announces the free ticket for ice to the needy, explains its readjustment of price schedule, and tells some of the problems that confront the maintenance of the business in a statement issued Wednesday. The point is made that the monthly rate of $2 with a 10 […]
Kaleidoscope party will be 'soap that brings out the beauty' in Rumford
RUMFORD — The June 30 Kaleidoscope will add the acoustic and vocal talents of Paige and Lindsey Nowlin of Dirigo High School along with Adelaide Fuller, wedding violinist and singer. Visual artists featured will be Liz Murphy, and Kaylee Martin of The Gypsy Canvas, along with other creative talents including Kris Howes and crew from […]
Chamber to host July 3rd in the Park in Rangeley
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce will hold the third annual July 3rd in the Park event. On Monday, July 3, the park will come alive with activities, food and entertainment for all ages, all provided by area nonprofit organizations. Festivities will start at 11 a.m., with a two-hour interactive children’s entertainment performance, […]
Looking Back on June 26
100 years ago, 1917Captain Smith, with a carnival company now in Auburn, gave an exhibition of plain and fancy shooting on the carnival grounds Friday afternoon, for the benefit of the Auburn police and the public in general, The police were much interested and tried out some of his shots in their own range after […]
Tinpanic performing on Tuesday
Tinpanic Steel Band is performing at the Oxford Summer Concert Series on Tuesday, , June 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Oxford American Legion, 117 King St., Oxford. Tinpanic is central Maine’s own steel drum band, which features traditional calypso music as well as popular hits and big band tunes. This event is free and open […]
Looking Back on June 24
100 years ago, 1917The trolley fender and brake invented by Philomene Gagnier of Sabattus street is a true life-saving invention. For many years Mr. Gagnier has spent his spare time in perfecting this fender, and now he has secured patents, both in the United States and Canada. The L. A. & W. has equipped one […]
Juggling Miclons, Ale House Band in Early Evening Show
PARIS — On Saturday, July 1, at 7:30 p.m., Celebration Barn Theater presents Mike Miclon’s The Early Evening Show, featuring the juggling brothers Collin and Shane Miclon, The Ale House String Band, and Early Evening Show regulars Fritz Grobe, Tom Murphy and the Early Evening Show Orchestra. The Early Evening Show, a spoof of late-night […]
Jones Band at the gazebo Tuesday
The Jones Band, will be featured, rain or shine, in this week’s concert of the “Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the gazebo music series in Turner Center, 98 Mathews Way. A sweet little dance band, featuring Moe Boley on the Sax, Wally Jones on the trumpet, Ron Roy on drums and Allen Hutchinson on keyboard […]