New England Celtic Arts will present Prince Edward Island and Canadian folk legend Lennie Gallant at One Longfellow Square in Portland, Tuesday, March 7; at Green Church Concerts in Mexico, Wednesday March 8; at North Church Concerts with the Farmington Historical Society in Farmington, Thursday, March 9; and at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in […]
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Looking Back on February 27
100 years ago, 1917That was a great fox hunt taken by Fred Mower and Harry Hartwell of Auburn the other day. The fox was started not far from Mt. Auburn cemetery and the hunt was proceeding after the regulation manner when Fred and his snowshoes went into the deep snow and he was stranded. The […]
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Is Fireball the official drink of D.C. Trump supporters?
WASHINGTON — It’s said that Fireball “tastes like heaven, and burns like hell.” But could it be that what Fireball, a popular bar shot infused with the bracing cinnamon flavor of a wad of Big Red gum, actually tastes like is America? Because for reasons not entirely clear, this sickly sweet shot favored by college […]
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Improv group performing benefit for China trip
What: Teachers Lounge Mafia When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Where: The Granary restaurant, Farmington Tickets: $10 at the door FARMINGTON — The World Language Department of Mt. Blue Campus will present the improv comedy group Teachers Lounge Mafia at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, upstairs at The Granary restaurant, 147 Pleasant St. Proceeds will […]
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Looking Back on February 25
100 years ago, 1917A certain Lewiston man was driving up Lisbon street, Friday, and as he turned onto Main street, a runner of his sleigh caught in the car track and the sleigh tipped over. It happened that the forward part of the vehicle was laden with packages of crackers and Lisbon street was covered […]
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Musicians 'Banding Together For Nick'
LEWISTON — A gala for widely-acclaimed popular singer Nick Knowlton will be held March 12 at the Ramada Lewiston Hotel and Conference Center to raise money for his fight against esophageal cancer. Many of his talented musical friends throughout his five decades of performing will attend from across the country to pay tribute to the […]
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Stonewall Chrome at Mixers
Stonewall Chrome, playing mostly hits from the ’90s to today, with some classic rock and original tunes mixed in, will perform Friday, beginning at 8:30 p.m., at Mixers, 134 Sabattus Road, Sabattus. Some of the bands featured in their sets include Sublime, Matchbox 20, Tom Petty, CCR, Oasis, Counting Crows and Alanis Morrisette. Band members […]