PARIS — Forty of Maine’s finest artists and handcrafters will join some of Maine’s best performers for live entertainment and fine local fare at the seventh annual Moore Park Art Show on Sunday, July 30. The show is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A rain date is set for Sunday, Aug. 6. Finely-crafted artwork […]
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Looking Back on January 10
100 years ago, 1917Sunday afternoon and evening, hundreds of people with skates slung over their shoulders were seen going to and from the river. The rain of Friday, followed by the cold snap, made some excellent skating and the surface of the Androscoggin, near the ice houses, looks like a large mirror. Ice enthusiasts weren’t […]
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PEI Fiddle icon Richard Wood to launch Celtic series in region
New England Celtic Arts launches its 15th season featuring Prince Edward Island fiddle legend Richard Wood with Gordon Belsher, who will perform at various venues from Monday, Jan. 16 to Friday, Jan. 20. In addition to ongoing affiliations with several established Maine venues such as One Longfellow Square in Portland and Deertrees Theatre in Harrison, NECA […]
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DIVA show tickets now on sale
RANGELEY — Tickets are on sale for “I love DIVA — A Trip to the Tropicana Club,” Rangeley Friends of the Arts’ Winter DIVA Show. The show features the comedic talent of Barney Martin from the Maine Hysterical Society, local comedian Carolyn Smith and a cast of talented singers and dancers. The show is scheduled […]
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Looking Back on January 9
100 years ago, 1917Already the Cushman-Hollis Co. is making shoes in the basement of its new Court Street addition in Auburn. Itself larger than some big factories, the roof is on; heat is in; lights are going in; they are hanging shafting on the top floor and yet all the windows are not in, nor […]
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Looking Back on January 7
100 years ago, 1917“The problem now is whether the establishment of a permanent coal yard is worth while,” said Mayor Brann, Friday. The mayor was busy at the street commissioner’s office where he has put in his time since Monday, when the first deliveries of municipal coal in Lewiston were made. Thru some false impression […]
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TV show on veterans to launch in Maine
A new 30-minute TV program about veterans will air at 11 a.m. Sundays beginning Jan. 8 on NBC affiliate WLBZ2 in Bangor and WCSH6 in Portland. The documentary series, “Growing Home,” tells the stories of U.S. veterans who have transitioned to a life of agriculture and other outdoor careers. The show’s website, GrowingHomeTV.com, officially launched Jan 6. […]
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Food Connection, The Gem collaborate on ‘SEED’ screening
BETHEL — Local Food Connection and The Gem theater announce the screening of “SEED: The Untold Story” at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, as part of its Food & Film Series. The theater is at 23 Cross St. The collaboration between LFC and The Gem began last fall and is expected to run quarterly in […]
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Schoolhouse holding auditions for ‘Plaza Suite’
STANDISH — Schoolhouse Arts Center announces auditions for “Plaza Suite” by Neil Simon, the first show of the 2017 season. Jerry Walker is director. Auditions will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 25 and 26, at 16 Richville Road. Callbacks will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27. Audition monologues […]
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Fogg to perform at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater
RUMFORD — Maine Event Comedy will present 20-year comedy veteran Dennis Fogg at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. The show will also feature Brian Plumb, Alex Giampapa and host Mark Turcotte. Fogg’s comedy and restaurant, Uncle Andy’s Diner in South Portland, were featured on an episode of the Food Network’s […]