100 years ago, 1917In Lewiston and Auburn is a group of women working for the wounded soldiers in the hospitals of the allies and they feel this work should be brought to the attention of the women of the two cities as there are no doubt many anxious to contribute their share to the alleviation […]
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'Wrong for Each Other' engaging, enjoyable journey
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre’s current production, “Wrong for Each Other,” is a fast-paced and thoroughly enjoyable journey though a rocky romance. Two accomplished performers take the audience right to the final 10 words of the show for a resolution of the plot. Along the way, Rudy and Norah deal with almost constant clashes of […]
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Norlands celebrating Maine Maple Sunday
LIVERMORE — Maine Maple Sunday will be celebrated at the Norlands living history museum March 26 with a pancake breakfast, maple sugaring and other activities. Visitors will be served hot pancakes and sausage drizzled in Norlands’ own maple syrup in the historic farmer’s cottage and original 1867 Washburn family kitchen. The charge is $5 to […]
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The Values first all-original EP available
THE VALUES, a three-piece cover and original alternative rock band from Sidney, has released an all-original four-song EP. The EP, titled STEREO, was released on the band’s website and on facebook on March 17, and is available as a free download. To download the EP, go to facebook.com/thevaluesmusic. The band is represented by Brownstaff Talent […]
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Theater Project staging play from World War I era
BRUNSWICK — The Theater Project of Brunswick is excited continuing its 45th anniversary season with the next production in a season of original plays by Maine playwrights. “The ANZACS: Lest We Forget” will be staged April 6 to 15. Written by Michele Livermore Wigton and based on “The Anzacs, 100 Years On” by author […]
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Chamber seeks artists, crafters for sidewalk art fest
Prizes will be awardedto show’s top three WINTHROP — Plans for Winthrop’s 30th Sidewalk Art Festival are underway and the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications from artists and crafters who would like to take part in the event. The festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, from 9 a.m. until 3 […]
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Laughs and Apps coming to Jay
JAY — Laughs and Apps returns to LaFleur’s Family Restaurant at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 25. Host Ben Roberts has put together a fun and funny lineup of accomplished comics. Jake Jacobson is a mostly harmless, contented cynic hacking his way out of the woods of far western Maine. He is the reigning champion of […]
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Last Comic Laughing round 8 Thursday
LEWISTON — Thursday, March 23, at Bear Bones Beer, 43 Lisbon St., Last Comic Laughing will have its eighth show at 8 p.m. The comics are bringing some strong humor to this competition. They will be adding to their cumulative point totals. The top 10 in points from this competition go on to the semi-finals […]
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Looking Back on March 21
100 years ago, 1917Mayor Lemaire has called a meeting of the Lewiston Water Board for Friday night to consider placing guards at the city reservoir. There was a report in the city, Friday, that the reservoir at Portland had been poisoned and the mayor thinks that it would be a good plan to take precautionary […]
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Veteran comic Dennis Fogg at Elks Lodge
LEWISTON — Maine Event Comedy presents 20-year comedy veteran Dennis Fogg at the Lewiston Elks Lodge, Saturday, March 25 at 8 p.m. The show will also feature Alex Giampapa, Josh Day and host, Mark Turcotte. Half of the ticket sales will benefit the Elks Lodge. Fogg’s comedy and restaurant, Uncle Andy’s Diner in South Portland, […]