LEWISTON — They were rolling in the aisle … or close to it … in delight at the hilarious on-stage antics seen at Friday’s opening night performance of “Ripcord” at The Public Theatre. It’s the New England premiere of the newest play by acclaimed playwright David Lindsay-Abaire. Under the direction of Christopher Schario, TPT’s executive/artistic […]
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Swingin’ Bears dancing May 13
PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club will hold a dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 13, in the Oxford Hills Middle School cafeteria, 100 Pine St. Phil Pierce will call easy mainstream for the square dancing and Bernice Porter will cue the round dancing. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing and refreshments are included. Admission […]
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Looking Back on May 10
100 years ago, 1917Eugene J. Gibbs of Gibbs & Pulsifer is building a new home on Minot avenue. Several new homes are being built on Auburn Heights and vicinity. There is still a shortage of shelter and tents are advancing in consequence of increased cost of production. These two cities are growing more rapidly than […]
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Bowdoin exhibit brings ancient civilizations to life
BRUNSWICK — On the outside wall of the entrance to the Bowdoin College Museum of Art’s current exhibition “Aegyptus: Egypt in the Greco-Roman world,” are mounted huge stone palace bas-reliefs of Assyrian kings and gods — figures which are not part of that exhibit — but still a very fitting opening into it — relatively […]
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Looking Back on May 9
100 years ago, 1917Report on whether former Lewiston Mayor Brann’s municipal coal yard was a financial flivver or broke “even” per statute and claim, will be delayed several days. A certified public accountant, Percy W. Graffam of Portland, started at work in the city treasurer’s office Wednesday to go over the coal accounts. It is […]
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Opening reception of ‘Inspired by Ashly Bryan’ Saturday
LEWISTON — “Inspired By Ashley Bryan,” an exhibit of Lewiston-Auburn student work under the auspices of L/A Arts, will open Saturday, May 6, at the Atrium Gallery, University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn College, from 1 to 3 p.m. The college is located at 51 Westminster St. Inspired by the work of author/artist Ashley Bryan, this […]
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‘Pin-Ups on Tour’ burlesque, variety show at Post 31
AUBURN — “Pin-Ups on Tour,” a patriotic WWII-style burlesque and variety show, will be performed at 8 p.m. Monday, May 15, at American Legion Post 31, 426 Washington St. N. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the post will be open at 3 p.m., with food available for purchase between 5 and 7 p.m. The nationally touring […]
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Labounty featured First Friday artist
NORWAY — The Main Street Gallery, 426 Main St., Norway, continues the 2017 season with a First Friday reception for featured artist Jeanne LaBounty from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 5. LaBounty describes herself and her work : “I’m was born and raised in Rochester, N.H. I have been living in Maine since 2001. I’ve […]
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Looking Back on April 22
100 years ago, 1917Rotarians of Lewiston and Auburn, at Tuesday’s noon luncheon, threw themselves heart and soul, into cooperating with the Maine Public Safety committee; and their particular work will be enlisting boys from 12 to 18 years of age for farm labor. Humble tho the tasks on Androscoggin County farms may seem, with no […]
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Looking Back on April 20
100 years ago, 1917Military preparations are making rapid headway at Bates College. No definite information is known, but it is reasonably certain that men will begin training the first of next week. Five hours drill a week will doubtless be the program. It is possible that Gov. Milliken will try to have an officer or […]