100 years ago, 1916Chester Pulsifer of Minot is getting out lumber to build a large shed this spring at his home in that town. About twenty acres of land will be handled by him this spring, sweet corn being planted and wheat sown. At the present time he has 41 head of cattle. 50 years […]
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Concerts honoring jazz greats to be held at Bates
LEWISTON — Pianist-composer Frank Carlberg will be presenting three March concerts honoring some of the most influential artists in jazz. Two of the concerts take place on a single evening, Thursday, March 3. In a 7 p.m. “Music Salon,” Carlberg presents Bates students and a music faculty colleague, pianist Tom Snow, playing compositions by Billy […]
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Acclaimed potter to lecture at Bates College
LEWISTON — Esteemed for both the pottery he makes and his broader contributions to the field of ceramics, Mark Shapiro visits Bates College to discuss the history of American stoneware at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, in Room 104 of the Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell St. The presentation is open to the public at […]
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Electronic musicians in concert at UMF March 7
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will present the first concert in the New England tour by prominent musical artists Stephen Vitiello and Neil Leonard at 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 7, in the performance space of the Emery Community Arts Center on the UMF campus. It is free and open to the public. […]
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SNAFU! At 49 Franklin
RUMFORD — In the tradition of the classic American comedy teams such as Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, and Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin, SNAFU! is a collection of innovative comedy starring Leland Falkner and Michael Menes. SNAFU! explores a collection of comedic props, physical gags, and imaginative illusions. Suitable for […]
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Connors at Turner Museum, Historical Association
TURNER — The Turner Museum and Historical Association will present author Frank Connors, who will lecture and tell stories from his book “Speaking Frankly” at 1 p.m., Sunday, March 6, at the Community Room of the Leavitt Institute Building, 98 Matthews Way. A Maine native and a life-long resident of the Bowdoinham-Brunswick area, Connors likes to […]
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Looking Back on February 29
100 years ago, 1916A consignment of apples was shipped this week by a turner farmer to Boston. The price for number one Baldwins delivered at the Auburn station was $1.60 a barrel. Considerably many are still left in this section of the state, which the owners are trying to sell. Owing to the war conditions, […]
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Looking Back on February 27
100 years ago, 1916According to figures compiled by the members of the Board of State Assessors, the total valuation of automobiles in Androscoggin county is $330,426, the valuation of carriages is $59,104 and that of musical instruments is $288,330. Auburn leads the cities and towns of Androscoggin county in the valuation of automobiles, with Lewiston […]
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Lunch and Learn at Klahr Center
AUGUSTA — Join the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine at 12 p.m. Friday, March 4, at the Michael Klahr Center for a Lunch and Learn featuring author Reza Jalali, coordinator of Multicultural Student Affairs at USM. The Center is located on the campus of the University of Maine at Augusta. Jalali, author of “New […]