100 years ago, 1916The Board of Water Commissioners of this city met without the presence of three members yesterday, and transacted only a little business. The afternoon was taken up with arguments and the session was a continual wrangle in which little was accomplished. Two bills, held up at the last meeting, again came up […]

FARMINGTON — The Maine Jazz Camp is returning to Farmington for two weeks beginning Sunday, July 10. Under the direction of jazz vocalist Christine Correa, the camp offers students the opportunity to work with some of the greatest jazz educators and most vital players working in jazz today. This summer the faculty includes John O’Gallagher […]

Jazz musician Josh Hatfield will perform at Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St., Lewiston, on Friday, July 1, from 8 to 11 p.m. There is no cover.

Friday, July 1, Lauren Crosby will perform at Guthries in Lewiston.  Lauren Crosby is a rising folkie, bluesy singer/songwriter from Georgetown Island, Maine. Her music is real, raw and poetic. In a world where it seems every teenage girl is trying to become the next Taylor Swift or Adele, Crosby is a refreshing and unique breath […]

FRYEBURG — The Twangtown Paramours will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 8, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, 18 Bradley St. The concert is part of the Center’s Bradley Backstage Concert Series. This acoustic duo is known for its well-crafted and award-winning songs, top-notch lead singing and fine harmonies. The two have […]

100 years ago, 1916It is the opinion of many people in Lewiston that not enough police attention is given to the careless auto driver and especially in regard to the way automobiles pass electric cars that are stopped to permit passengers getting on or off the cars. In Lewiston, autoists apparently pay little or no […]

New England Celtic Arts presents “Lula Wiles” on CD release tour at One Longfellow Square in Portland,  Tuesday, July 5; and at  Rangeley Friends of the Arts’ Lakeside Theatre on Wednesday, July 6. Curtain is 7 p.m. at both locations and tickets are $15.   Gathered around one microphone, Isa Burke, Ellie Buckland, and Mali Obomsawin pass around instruments and […]

NORWAY — The Norway Arts Festival will celebrate the work of sculptor Bernard Langlaisat 7 p.m. Friday, July 8, at the Norway Memorial Library.   Local photographer and community activist Scott Vlaun of Otisfield will present a free public lecture about the renowned Maine artist. Recently, a significant body of Langlais’ work has found a […]

AUBURN — The Auburn Community Concert Band will present a free program of patriotic music from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, at Festival Plaza. The concert will include well-known marches, numerous patriotic songs and musical tributes to America. The band will also salute audience members currently serving or who have served in the […]