100 Years Ago: 1921 Saturday was a great day for members of the Auburn Grange. It was the annual field day and the place of meeting was at the Auburn Fish Hatchery. The idea of a literary program for an outdoor field meeting had its day and we are inclined to think forever. People no […]
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Gendron Franco Center to present ’80s Night with Clockwork
Clockwork will play ’80s hits from 8-11 p.m. on Friday, Sept 3, at the Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. Bring your neon, high tops, and big hair and come dance the night away. There will be a full bar and there is plenty of free parking. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and […]
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The Shadow Riders set to play in Drive-In concert series
Ensemble band performs songs of Marshall Tucker Band
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Music for Mavis brings Jerks of Grass to the gazebo
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo will bring Jerks of Grass from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31, at the gazebo in Turner. Jerks of Grass are a high-energy bluegrass quartet from Portland. Gathered around one microphone in the traditional style, with one foot in traditional and the other in progressive roots music, over […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 28
100 Years Ago: 1921 Miss Harriet Andrews of Oxford, 81 years young, has been attending the Empire Grove camp meetings nearly every year for 69 years. When she first came here there were no cottages on the grounds, just society tents surrounding the auditorium. The auditorium contained many rows of seats-planks spiked to log stringers, […]
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Libra: New information will help guide your actions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lexi Underwood, 18; Jason Priestley, 52; Jack Black, 52; Shania Twain, 56. Happy Birthday: Embrace change, learn as you go and expedite your plans with enthusiasm. Take pride in what you do, and shoot for the stars. Share your enthusiasm and victories with loved ones. Build your strength mentally, physically […]
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Club to hold gem, mineral show in Augusta
The 32nd annual Rockhounders Gem and Mineral Show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5. Sponsored by Kennebec Rocks and Minerals Club, the event is to occur at the Augusta State Armory on Western Avenue in Augusta. It will include door […]
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Maine State Music Theatre to stage presentation of ‘Jersey Boys’
While Maine State Music Theatre has made the decision to end its season early, the group will produce “Jersey Boys” from Wednesday, Sept. 1, through Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center. “Jersey Boys” is the exhilarating journey behind the music of mega-stars Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and follows the incredible […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 27
100 Years Ago: 1921 The big organ for St. Michael’s church, Auburn, arrived late last week, and work on installation is now being hurried to a finish. It is expected that the organ will first be heard a week from the coming Sunday. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The First Auburn Senior Citizens have been invited […]