100 years ago, 1916The boys at Edward Little high school are attracting much attention with their new school hats. These are red and white, a skull cap, with “E.L.H.S.” across the front, with the class numerals under the letters. This is a new departure for the school and the hats are certainly making a hit. […]

100 years ago, 1916President Wilson, thru Congressman McGillicuddy, has been invited to speak, July 4, in Lewiston, at which time a monster Preparedness Parade will feature the day’s celebration, it was announced from Mayor Brann’s office Saturday. All Maine will be invited to participate in the parade, local organizations will be asked to assist, and […]

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Meeting House Gazebo will be the setting for the Summer 2016 Concert Series, held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday beginning June 14 and ending Aug. 30, weather permitting. L&D Country will be featured on every second Tuesday of June, July and August and again on the firth Tuesday […]

LEWISTON — Satori, a trio of top-caliber musicians will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant St., Lewiston. Renouned guitarist, singer-songwriter Denny Breau will open for the band. Tickets are $10. Satori features a mix of original compositions and interpretations of rock and jazz-rock classics from Jeff Beck, Alphonse Mouzon, Eric […]

FRYEBURG – White Mountain Musical Arts presents the annual Memorial Weekend Concert featuring the Seacoast Wind Ensemble on Sunday, May 29, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. The performance by the Seacoast Wind Ensemble – a Sousa-style 50-piece band – is free of charge thanks to the generosity of retired Air Force officers, […]

LOVELL — The Lovell Arts and Artisans Fair, benefiting the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, will celebrate its 41st year this August. Each year, new artists are sought to join more than 40 returning exhibitors. All interested artisans must submit physical work by 7 p.m. on June 6. Please contact aafair@hobbslibrary.org to let them know you plan […]

BRUNSWICK — The Bowdoin College Museum of Art recently added an Egyptian portrait created nearly 2,000 years ago to its antiquities collections. Painted on a thin wooden panel, the portrait of a young man adorned with a gilded laurel wreath originally covered the face of a mummy. The portrait was recently unveiled for museum members […]

100 years ago, 1916The first annual concert and ball of the Lewiston Musicians’ Association, Thursday evening, was an unqualified success, in point of large attendance, excellent music and the evident enjoyment of all present. It is a welcome and worthy addition in Lewiston’s annual musical events. City hall was crowded to the doors and to […]

The Public Theatre presents, “African Adventure Tales,” two humorous presentations by Crabgrass Puppet Theatre at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 22, at the theater, 31 Maple St., Lewiston.  Winner of the “best performance” at the 2015 Puppeteers of America National Festival, these traditional tales are perfect entertainment for children ages 4 to 10 and their families. […]

With a blend of rock, pop, country, reggae and more, Fighting Fiction, Brandi Weber, above, on lead vocals will have something to get everyone out on the dance floor at Mixers, 136 Sabattus Road, Sabattus, on Friday, May 20. The band is currently playing tunes from, among others, Pink, No Doubt, Lady Gaga, Tom Petty, […]