100 years ago, 1917More than 200 couples enjoyed dancing in Auburn Hall, Saturday evening. Hobb’s American band of 10 pieces furnished music. Complaints have been registered against the running of dances in Auburn hall after 11:30. Some time ago it was ordained that dancing should stop in the hall before midnight, but of late the […]
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Looking Back on February 20
100 years ago, 1917Lewiston and Auburn street crews have been doing much good work, in anticipation of the spring thaws, in moving the large accumulation of snow which packs the highways. In Lewiston, the change from the custom of throwing the snow over the rail of the north bridge, a practice which did much to […]
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Looking Back on February 18
100 years ago, 1917Fire stations in Maine and elsewhere would do well by copying after the small but modernly equipped sub-station on South Main street, Auburn. Improvements have recently been completed here that make the “New Auburn” hose house, so-called, a model. Much of the improvement would not have been possible had not Foreman Stephen […]
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Ethel and Lucy getting ready for 'DIVA'
Elyse Andrews and Carolyn Smith prepare to portray Ethel and Lucy in the “I Love DIVA” show Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. To reserve a seat, visit www.rangeleyarts.org and click on the “Buy Tickets” tab at the top of the page. The theater box office opens […]
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Mystery dinner theater returns to L-A at Hilton
AUBURN — Mystery for Hire is bringing its mystery show fun back to the L-A metro area at the Hilton Garden Inn with a performance of “Mystery at My Family Reunion” on Friday, Feb. 24. “We are partnering with the Hilton Garden to bring mystery themed dinner shows back to the L-A area,” said Dan Marois, […]
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V-Day aUbUrn 2016 announces cast
AUBURN — V-Day aUbUrn 2017 presents the 10th Anniversary of “The Vagina Monologues” on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m. This special edition is dedicated to the memory of the late Janet Gibson, who performed in this show. The cast includes Alia Abdulahi, Mandi Alley, Crystal Aube, Sara Camolli-Braband, Roxie Devoe, Mana Foxglove, Kara Haupt, Tara Humphries, Elise Johansen, […]
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Back Woods Road at Guthries
Friday, Feb. 17, Back Woods Road will perform at Guthries, 115 Middle St., Lewiston. Back Woods Road is a highly energized acoustic band known for its tight harmonies, hard driving lead solos, and crowd-pleasing diversified choice of music and arrangements. There’s never an ordinary song for this band. They take it up a notch and […]
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Looking Back on February 17
100 years ago, 1917Ex-Sheriff Lewis E. Davis of Lewiston served for three weeks as a member of the U.S. Marshal’s force in guarding the SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie, which is docked at East Boston and over the destruction of the machinery in which a hearing is now being had. The destruction of the machinery took place […]
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Emily Torres at Rails Saturday
Emily Torres will make her debut solo performance Saturday, Feb. 18, from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., at Rails, 103 Lincoln St., Lewiston. She’ll be playing and singing the smooth sounds of Bill Withers, Ray LaMontagne, Patsy Cline, The Lumineers and many more. There is no cover charge.
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Ruckus at The Cage
Ruckus will perform at The Cage, 97 Ash St., Lewiston, at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17. There is no cover charge.