Long time Auburn resident Jack Flowers announces the publication of his latest book “Flowers A Love Story.” Flowers, author of “Rat Six,” his novel based on his experiences as a tunnel rat in Vietnam, says there has never been a novel like it written before. Local florist Billie Jo Brito owner of Blais Flowers will […]
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Marjane Satrapi’s ‘Persepolis’ next featured topic of the UMF New Commons project
Poignant story of growing up during the Iranian Revolution
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Speaker series highlights the state of Maine birds
Nick Lund, Maine Audubon’s Advocacy and Outreach Manager, will continue the speaker series – on Zoom – at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell. The topic will focus on the state of Maine birds and the significant changes observed through the decades. Bald eagles and wild turkeys […]
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Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival performance featured on Maine Public Radio
Performance to be played on Maine Stage show
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Mad Horse Theatre Company presents Waiting for Alice, a play perfect for our times.
The Mad Horse Theatre Company presents “Waiting for Alice,” running through February 27. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 and Sundays at 5. All shows will be performed without an intermission and are Pay-What-You-Decide. No charge reservations are strongly suggested. Directed by Chris DeFilipp, the play is appropriate for 12 and up. The […]
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Mallett Brothers concert rescheduled to June 17
The Mallett Brothers concert at the Gendron Franco Center has been rescheduled to Friday, June 17. It was originally scheduled for Feb. 4. Tickets for the cancelled February event will be honored at the June 17 event. For more information, call the box office at 207-689-2000.
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Sugar in the Pan Trad Band to presents Franco-American favorites May 23
Vermont Folklife’s “Sugar in the Pan” Trad Band of superstar teenage musicians is touring Maine with a program of Franco-American favorites. While in Maine, Sugar in the Pan will perform at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at Callahan Hall in Lewiston; at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 24, at Rockport Opera House; and they […]
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UMF Visiting Writers Series to feature Gibson Fay-LeBlanc
The award-winning poet will read from his work in the UMF Olsen Student Center.
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A Clown Jamboree planned at the Celebration Barn
Performing at Celebration Barn at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, are the student performers of Even More Ridiculous, a workshop led by Cirque du Soleil performer and director Shannan Calcutt. The performers will be showcasing work that has been created under Calcutt’s award-winning direction. This show is intended for adult audiences. Calcutt is best known […]
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The World Famous Grassholes to perform Poland Springs concert
Poland Spring Preservation Society’s Summer Concert will feature The World Famous Grassholes plan to performing at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, at the gazebo at the Poland Spring Resort, 640 Maine St. in Poland Spring. If there is inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Poland Spring Inn. Chairs are available or […]