100 years ago, 1916Louis Lachance, Jr. is mourning the loss of a new umbrella. While he was at the office of the Lewiston City Clerk, yesterday, someone took the umbrella and left one of ancient vintage in its place. 50 years ago, 1966Swollen by two days of heavy, torrential-like rain, the usually-placid Androscoggin River was […]

National headlining comedians Jim Colliton and Karen Morgan (a finalist on Nick at Nite’s “Search for the Funniest Mom in America”)  will create a nonstop evening of comedy about married life in “Lawn and Disorder,” at The Public Theatre, Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m.  Mowing the […]

Eds Meds will be playing Friday, Nov. 4, kicking off the Day of the Dead weekend at Mixers, 136 Sabattus Road, Sabattus. Eds Meds plays a broad spectrum of upbeat danceable music for all generations. Band Members: Kevin Roy on bass,  Eric Bauer, drums and vocals and Michael Krapovicky, guitar, keyboard, and lead vocals. Patrons […]

Toby McAllister, left, who has been traveling the world with his band, Sparks The Rescue, for almost 10 years, will perform from 8 to 11 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4 at Predro O’Hara’s, 34 Main St., Lewiston. McAllister plays everything from Johnny Cash to Taylor Swift, and will incorporate a few original songs into every show […]

Sculptures in naturalsettings enhance both  POWNAL —  Minot Road is a friendly little dirt track that rises off Route 9 right next to Bradbury Mountain State Park. Follow it up its gentle slope for the half-mile that will take you right to its very end, and you’ll have arrived at Hawk Ridge Farm. Pull over […]

100 years ago, 1916 Clothesline thieves have been at work in the vicinity of Lisbon Center. From the home of Louis Lachance, part of the washing hung out on the line have been taken. Mrs. Fannie Jones found part of the washing out in the field, all torn and badly covered with mud as if […]

FRYEBURG — Asbury Shorts, New York City’s longest-running short film exhibition, returns to the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, with an eclectic lineup of shorts from around the world. To celebrate the organization’s 35-year milestone, Asbury Shorts staff will present audience favorites from previous years. Asbury film “concerts” […]

LEWISTON — Battle of the Blends XXIII will present its 23rd annual concert of a cappella vocal harmony Saturday, Nov. 5, at The Dolard & Priscilla Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. Each year, six vocal groups have presented performances that have earned widespread recognition. “It’s hard to believe that these ‘Blends’ have been going on […]

TOPSHAM — “Teapots & Textiles,” ceramic teapots and art quilts by Cumberland resident Meryl Ruth, is on view at Maine Fiberarts, 13 Main Street, Topsham through Dec. 17. A Reception will be held on Sunday, Nov.  13, from 2-5 p.m. and the event is free and open to the public. Ruth will be on hand at that time to […]