100 years ago, 1916Specifications have been drawn and bids called for, for wiring the Lewiston post office for electric lights. When the building was erected some 20 years ago, gas illumination was considered by the government preferable to electricity and therefore the building was not wired. Under the new specifications, all of the old gas […]

DURHAM — Voters at the town meeting Saturday will decide whether to file a petition for withdrawal from Regional School Unit 5. If residents approve, there will be a vote on whether to raise and/or appropriate $50,000 for the RSU 5 Withdrawal Committee. The meeting is at 9 a.m. at Durham Community School. Other items […]

On Friday, April 1, Fallen Angel, a Poison tribute band, will kick off an ultimate ’80s weekend at Mixers, 136 Sabattus Road, Lewiston. Doors open at 6 p.m., music begins at 8:30. The local band Skidmarks will open for Fallen Angel. 

4Play will perform at the VFW Post, 1603 on Minot Ave. in Auburn, Saturday, April 2,  for a special Homeless Veterans fundraiser barbecue  and beach party.  Prizes for best summer outfit, giveaways, raffles and 50/50. Chicken barbecue starts at 5 p.m., music starts at 7. The public is welcome. FMI: call the VFW at 783-2561.

Josh Hatfield, whose style is influence by the likes of Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, among others, will perform at Pedro O’Hara’s, 34 Main St., Lewiston,  from 8 to 11 p.m., Friday, April at 1.

LEWISTON — Friday, April 1, Stephanie Nilles will perform at Guthries, 115 Middle St. Chicago-born jazz-punk-barrelhouse musician Stephanie Nilles has been doin’ Kesey proud one bar at a time since 2008, hustling around the United States, Europe, and Canada, averaging 150 gigs a year, and captivating unsuspecting listeners with a voice that would make Jelly […]

100 years ago, 1916Residents of Mechanic Falls are much interested in the report recently made by the Public Utilities Commission regarding the schedule of fares between here and Lewiston. “The two cent fare from Minot Corner to Hackett’s Mills is a queer one,” said me man in speaking about it. “Wonder if the conductor would […]

PORTLAND — Renaissance Voices will present “Sing Care Away! Madrigals Old and New” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State St. The 21 voices of Portland’s premier a cappella ensemble, directed by Harold Stover, will perform works by Carlo Gesualdo, Luca Marenzio, Thomas Morley, and Andreas Pevernage […]

LEWISTON — Paint-night enthusiasts have the chance to win prizes and display their masterpieces at Wicked Illustrations Studio and Gallery. The art studio will host an art competition based solely on works completed at paint nights or paint parties. Artists have a chance to win prizes through a viewer’s choice award during the submission deadline […]