100 years ago, 1916 The Crabs backed the Herrings off the brink, last evening, taking each — also all — of the four points contested at the L. and A. bowling alleys in the Ariel League. As the Smelts and Sharks were splitting even about that time the Crabs went into a tie for the […]
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Storyteller Radner shares love stories Feb. 19
LOVELL/CENTER OSSIPEE, N.H. — In recent months, the ancient face-to-face art of storytelling has blossomed in Lovell and in Center Ossipee. Lovell’s Charlotte Hobbs Library and the Sap House Meadery in Ossipee are now sponsoring two very different adult storytelling events on the third Friday of every month. The Liars’ Club will meet in the […]
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Maine Jewish Film Festival presents a free movie event
LEWISTON — Maine Jewish Film Festival and The Public Theatre present a free family film screening at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston. Please join us for the French adventure film “Belle and Sebastian,” an internationally acclaimed film set in the French Alps during World War II. This story […]
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Samuel James to perform in Gardiner
GARDINER — Guitar man Samuel James will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Johnson Hall in Gardiner. Tickets are available at the Johnson Hall box office from noon to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, by calling 207-582-7144, or by visiting: www.johnsonhall.org. Ticket prices, $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, $5 for students. […]
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Living History Day at Norlands Feb. 20
LIVERMORE — Looking for a fun activity to end school vacation week? The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore will hold its Cabin Fever Reliever from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Activities are provided by interpreters in period clothing portraying people of the 1800s Norlands neighborhood or members of the original Livermore Washburn […]
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Looking Back on February 15
100 years ago, 1916The Republican headquarters, Lisbon street, is a busy place these days. Large crowds gather there each night to discuss the political situation and listen to the reports of progress. The Republican leaders feel entirely satisfied with the outlook and say it is only a question of how large the majority will be. […]
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Storytellers at Farmington Grange Feb. 19
FARMINGTON — Five local story tellers from Western Maine Storytelling and the Western Order of Dedicated Storytellers will share folktales and personal stories from 7-8:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at the Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St., Rt. 43 West. Curated by Peggy Yocom, the program, “Around the World and Home Again,” is intended for adults and […]
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New apps help people find, meet new friends
If you’re in your 20s or 30s, the idea of swiping right to find your next date sounds pretty unsurprising by now. But what about swiping to find your next best friend? Looking at a photo of another woman with some details about who she is and what she likes, and in an instant deciding […]
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Looking Back on February 13
100 years ago, 1916What is the 7-5 plan and what is the object of changing the system grading are questions that are being asked with regard to the reorganization of the Auburn schools. Supt. Randall, replying to the above questions in an interview with The Sun, explained that the 7-5 plan provides for a Senior […]