100 years ago, 1916Jewels valued at $1,000 are reported stolen from the cottage of F. M Curtis, New York, at Lake Auburn, between 6 p.m., June 5 and the morning of June 8. The Auburn police have no clue to the robbers, beyond a conviction that the crime was committed by someone familiar with the […]

LEWISTON — Paintings by Auburn artist Debra Trafton will be on display through the end of the month at the Central Maine Medical Center Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery. Trafton’s painting style conveys the splendor and distinctiveness of monumental architecture, landscapes and captivating figures. She articulates details in full resolution while letting others meld […]

Sam Rowe, conductor and organist at the United Methodist Church in New Brunswick, N.J., and a recent graduate of Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University in New Jersey, will perform at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, 122 Ash St., on Tuesday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m. Rowe, who is originally from […]

FARMINGTON — The Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington is presenting its latest exhibit “ASPECTS: 4 ARTISTS” now through Aug. 14. There will be an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14. The exhibit features the work of four prolific local artists: Lori Soucie, David Crowley, Sue […]

Simons and Goodwin will perform at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, as part of the Music for Mavis Summer Music Series held Tuesdays at the gazebo on Route 117 in Turner Center. The duo covers all forms of Americana music including soft rock, country, blues, pop standards and both traditional and contemporary folk. Those attending […]

Portland, Farmingtonconcerts scheduled   Barrule, a musical trio from the Isle of Man, will stop in Maine as part of its first U.S. tour.   The group will play in Portland on Tuesday, June 21, at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. Show begins at 7 p.m.   Barrule will also be in Farmington on […]

Continental Shakedown will perform at Gritty’s, 68 Main St., Auburn,  Friday, June 10. Band members, from left,  are Steven Hamblen, drums, Ken Goodman, vocals and guitar, Parker Kenyon, bass and trombone, and Ron Perriault, guitar. There is no cover charge.

100 years ago, 1916Mayor Woodman of Bangor with an escort that will indicate the machine gun company, Mayor Viles of Augusta with an escort and Mayor Chapman of Portland running up for a few hours to meet the other mayors and the guests of the day, were among the plans announced Saturday from Mayor Brann’s […]

On Friday, June 10, The Depths will perform at Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St., Lewiston.  Striving to carve out a sound to match most any style, The Depths are a cover band with many sharpened tools at its disposal. The duo has a varied repertoire of classic rock, indie, pop, and folk music. The Depths […]

Friday, June 10, Samuel James will perform at Guthries, 115 Middle St., Lewiston. James sings with an authenticity lost in time. An award-winning songwriter, highly respected innovative guitar player, and a featured storyteller on NPR’s “The Moth Radio Hour,” James brings all of that to his  stage show. He has received standing ovations for his […]