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Rock out to Knock out Cancer Saturday

Saturday,  Nov.19,  Rock out to Knock out Cancer, a benefit show will be held at The Four Seasons Function Center, 187 Main St., South Paris. Appearing at the event will be Second Site and Hatred Alive, along with Ascent to Power, that has shared the stage with national acts such as Mushroomhead, Unearth, Powerman 5000 […]

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Scottish fiddling to raise the roof and funds in Auburn

 AUBURN—Concerts for a Cause, the new concert series at the First Universalist Church, Unitarian Universalist, is proud to be hosting internationally-acclaimed Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser and famed “traditional” cello virtuoso, Natalie Haas on the church’s stage at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1. Tickets are $21.50 in advance and $25 at the door. Advance tickets may […]

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Looking Back on November 16

100 years ago, 1916Music Hall has been thoroughly renovated and will open under the management of James W. Greeley on Monday afternoon with high-class vaudeville and pictures. In the short time the house has been closed for repairs, much has been accomplished, and this popular theatre was never more attractive than it is today. Perhaps […]

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Rangeley Parade of Trees Dec. 10

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Region Rotary Club and Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce announce details of the annual Parade of Trees, which takes place on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Saddleback Mountain. The evening will begin with hors d’oeurves from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and a buffet dinner from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by […]

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2nd annual Christmas concert at Lisbon church

The Lisbon United Methodist Church Choir directed by Deb Greim performs a concert.    LISBON — The Lisbon United Methodist Church Choir will again perform a concert of contemporary and traditional Christmas carols at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at 14 School St. It is open to the public and donations will pay for holiday […]

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‘Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite’ coming to Colisee

LEWISTON — “Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite” will be performed at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, 190 Birch St. This Koba Entertainment production is inspired by Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite,” and stars bunny siblings Max and Ruby. On a snowy winter evening, Grandma tells the story of […]

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Local author to hold book-signing

Local author Patricia Probert Gott of South Paris recently released her 19th book, “The Arab & the Donk.” It’s written in rhyming text, and combines drama and humor in this vividly illustrated children’s story. After being rescued from a kill-pen in Texas, a young donkey named Daisy is adopted as a companion and pasture mate […]

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Mahoosuc band Christmas concert is Dec. 4

BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Community Band is having its Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m. at the West Parish Congregational Church in Bethel.  The concert is filled with traditional favorites and newer melodies. We have some new songs this Christmas season: “Spoon River“ by Percy Grainger, “Jing, Jing, Jingle “arranged by Chris Sharp, “Do […]

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Downeast Brass in concert at Augusta church

AUGUSTA — The Concerts at Jewett Series sponsored by University of Maine at Augusta College of Arts and Sciences and UMA Senior College will present “A Christmas Concert: Downeast Brass with Jay Zoller, Organist” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. For years South Parish Congregational Church […]

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Connie Francis tribute returns to Franco Center

LEWISTON — With two unique performances, The Dolard & Priscilla Gendron Franco Center welcomes back Krista Johnson and Louis Philippe in a musical tribute to top-charting female vocalist Connie Francis. “Among My Souveniers” by Reindeer Productions will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, at 46 Cedar St. The […]