AUBURN — The Community Little Theatre is holding open auditions for the hit musical “Chicago” on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 29 and 30, 6:30 p.m., at the Great Falls Performing Arts Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn. This Tony Award winning show includes music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and book by Ebb and […]

LEWISTON — Deux Voix, a trumpet and organ duet, will perform in concert Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 122 Ash St.  Founded and based in Houston, Texas, Deux Voix represents one of the most cherished and historical combinations of musical sounds — trumpet and organ —and has transformed […]

100 years ago, 1916Sunday was one of the finest days of the season at Orr‘s Island. Over a hundred people arrived on the boat and many auto parties spent the day here. There was great activity among the fishermen in the afternoon, when several horse mackerel (an old name for tuna) were seen in the […]

POLAND — Denny and Ann Breau with Frank Coffin will perform at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at All Souls Chapel in Poland Spring. Guitarist and singer-songwriter Denny Breau is one of Maine’s favorite musical sons, which the state is happy to share with audiences as far away as Louisiana, Wisconsin and Québec, Canada. His […]

Maine comedy fest foundertalks about his own dream,as he opens doors others If Ian Harvie’s entertainment career could be summed up in one quote, this statement by William James seems fitting: “It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.” 48-year-old Harvie, born […]

AUBURN — “Be Our Guest” is the enthusiastic invitation of Community Little Theatre  to its enchanting production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” opening Friday, Aug. 19. All the magic of “a tale as old as time” will come alive on the CLT stage. The story tells of a prince who is transformed into a […]

100 years ago, 1916A human skull, estimated to be nearly 100 years old was found in the cellar of a house on Lincoln street, Lewiston, Tuesday morning. Dr. Haskell, county medical examiner, examined the skull and gave the opinion that two long, narrow holes, at first thought to be cuts, were natural cleavages. Dr. Haskell […]

LEWISTON — The Thread Theatre’s next monthly appearance at The Dolard & Priscilla Gendron Franco Center is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This month’s theme is “On the Rocks.” There will be a happy hour, live music and comedy. The event tends to carry adult themes and is often […]

BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center presents Heather Pierson, who is an award-winning pianist, multi-genre singer/songwriter, arranger, bandleader, and performer, on Saturday, Aug. 20 as part of the Saturday Concert Series at the Bath Waterfront Park. Pierson’s music moves seamlessly and effortlessly from one style to the next, and a growing catalog of wildly divergent […]

NEW VINEYARD — New Vineyard Public Library’s reading group, Let’s Talk Books, will host renowned author Bernd Heinrich at its annual Maine Author’s Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at the New Vineyard Public Library Community Room, 20 Lake St. Heinrich will discuss his insights into the wonders of the natural world and the […]