AUBURN — A large cast and crew have packed a lot of entertainment into the current Community Little Theatre production of “Gypsy.” It’s anchored by a powerful vocal and dramatic performance by Jennine Cannizzo of Portland. She portrays Mama Rose, the over-the-top mother of all stage mothers. Her role includes several iconic songs including “Everything’s […]
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Looking Back on April 4
100 years ago, 1917The resolve appropriating $80,000 for the construction of a National Guard Armory in Lewiston received its several readings and was passed to be engrossed in the Maine Senate Thursday morning. An amendment provides that sum shall be taken from any fund immediately available — preferably the million dollars subscribed for War purposes. […]
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Looking Back on April 1
100 years ago, 1917“At the time of the Spanish war,” remarked a Lewiston woman Sunday, “my husband hung out the flag and declared as he did so that it would stay out until the war ended, and it did.” The Stars and Stripes float from the same house today. 50 years ago, 1967The first public […]
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The OGs at Guthries
Friday, March 31, The OGs will perform at Guthries in Lewiston. Tommy O’Connell on drums and vocals and Eric Green on guitar will perform blues originals and classic covers. The show begins at 8 p.m. there is no cover FMI: Call 376-3344. The bar’s address is 115 Middle St.
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Looking Back on March 31
100 years ago, 1917Lewiston mills will not open Monday afternoon until 1.30 p.m., that all employees may attend the great patriotic demonstration on Lewiston city common. The fact that this demonstration will be in progress when Congress is well toward a start for a great war session makes it of marked significance. This demonstration begins […]
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Smither returns to Chocolate Church
BATH — Chris Smither, whose songs have been recorded by Bonnie Rait, Emmylou Harris and Loudon Wainright III, will perform his unique blend of folk blues at 7:30 p.m. April 7, at the Chocolate Church, 804 Washington St. Smither’s music draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, and modern poets and philosophers. His fingerpicked […]
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Dance Concert this weekend at Bates
The focus of the Bates College Spring Dance Concert, subtitled “what we find,” is student choreography, including a thesis project by Mallory Cohen ’17 and projects by students in hip-hop and composition courses. Two different programs are presented on alternate days. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, and Monday, April 3; 5 p.m. Saturday, April 1; and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2. […]
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Looking Back on March 29
100 years ago, 1917Your country and your flag asks for you. “For the purpose of recruiting the National Guard organizations up to the maximum statutory strength until further orders, recruiting stations will be established in all armories. The recruiting parties will consist of two enlisted men for each organization who will be detailed by the […]
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Architecture in Decline exhibit at Fryeburg Academy
FRYEBURG — The Goldberg Gallery at Fryeburg Academy announced it is featuring the art and photography of Peter Abate and Gary LaPierre during March and April. The exhibit is titled “Timeworn: The Art of Architecture in Decline” and will be shown in several New England locations through November. LaPierre lives with his family in Beverly, […]
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Reception for artist Judson Pealer set for April 7
NORWAY — First Friday reception for featured artist Judson Pealer will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 7, at The Main Street Gallery, 426 Main St. Music will be provided by Matt Draper. Pealer, working typically in watercolor and acrylics, brings a breath of fresh spring air to the gallery, with his inventive and […]