100 years ago, 1916Two children hauling a sled upon which was fastened a good sized box, filled with packages, narrowly escaped being run over by a reckless autoist on Lisbon street, near Ash street, yesterday. As it was, their sled was smashed and the packages distributed in all directions. The autoist did not stop to […]

100 years ago, 1916Dr. G. M. Twitchell addressed the Lewiston and Auburn Gardener’s union, last evening, when that organization met at the rooms of the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce. He discussed the effect of various fertilizers and also the work of children in gardening, under the management of Monmouth Grange. Plans for the spring and […]

Miss Jacinda will be among the performers at the Open hearts/Broken hearts Valentine’s Day drag show, including performances honoring love as well as commiserating with the broken hearted, set for  8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Lewiston Elks Lodge on Lisbon Street. Doors open at 7 p.m. There will be drinks, pub-style food, a […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Returning to perform ahead of the Super Bowl is good and (sort of) bad for country trio The Band Perry, who last performed around the 2014 game. The good: The group gets a chance to play its hits in front of feverish concertgoers and gain new fans. The bad: They’re not-so-great good […]

NEW YORK — While waiting for Donald Trump to take the stage this week at a campaign rally in Exeter, New Hampshire, fans listened to a few hit songs by Adele, “Skyfall” and “Rolling in the Deep.” That has apparently hit all the wrong notes with the British superstar: She has said she’d like Trump […]

HALLOWELL — February’s Second Sunday event, Paper Jewelry lead by visual artists Margo Ogden and Claudia Brahms, will take place from 2 to 4 p.m.,  Valentines Day, Sunday, Feb. 14th at Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St. Folded, cut, woven, and sewn decorated paper can be made into lightweight and unusual jewelry. Participants will explore these […]