100 years ago, 1916It was hot, with the sidewalks curling, the entire population of the city hunting for a combination of shade, a breeze and ice-water, Lewiston was a fair example of “The Deserted Village” yesterday afternoon. As far as could be seen the only ones in town were the unfortunates who had to be […]

Toby McAllister will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 15, at Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St., Lewiston. There is no cover charge. McAllister travels with the band Sparks The Rescue throughout the year. While home, McAllister plays as a solo artist as much as possible. He plays everything from Johnny Cash to Taylor […]

On Friday, July 15, Italian musician Adele H. with special guest Buck Curran will perform at Guthries, 115 Middle St., Lewiston.  Adele created her solo project in 2012, she plays layers of sound with voices and, sometimes, drums.  Her music is primordial, psychedelic and instinctive.  The performance begins at 8p.m. there is no cover  charge. FMI […]

WELD — New England Celtic Arts will present Don and Cindy Roy with Erica Brown and Matt Shipman at 7 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the Weld Town Hall. A jam session is scheduled at 6 p.m. and audience members are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in the fun. Don and Cindy Roy […]

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will present Sean Fleming and his Dam’ Rag Scotta Band at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the Church of the Good Shepherd. The band plays hits from the dawn of the jazz age. Included will be pieces by “Jelly Roll” Morton, Louis Armstrong and Scott Joplin, […]

LEWISTON — Albert Melton will serve as guest organist at a concert at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 122 Ash St. Melton is cathedral musician at Saint Luke’s Cathedral in Portland, where he is organist. He directs the Cathedral Choir and coordinates Music in the Cathedral, St. […]

ROCKLAND — The North Atlantic Blues Festival celebrates its 23rd anniversary on Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17, Rockland’s Public Landing. The nationally acclaimed festival was winner of the 2002 “Keeping the Blues Alive Award” for promoters of the year. Last year, over 15,000 blues fans attended. Saturday’s show starts at 11 a.m. and […]

RANGELEY — The first Rangeley Lakes Fly In & Air Show will be held Saturday, July 16, at the Steven A. Bean Municipal Airport. There will be a fly-in for pilots, with the airplanes on display for spectators. Local pilots will be coming together to provide the spectators with a fly over with land and […]

KINGFIELD — Members of the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Company B of the Third Brigade, First Division, Fifth Corps Army of the Potomac, and the 15th Alabama Volunteer Infantry Regiment Company G will be at “Fort Kingfield” during Kingfield Festival Days weekend and the town’s bicentennial celebration July 15 to 17, re-enacting the life and […]