Seagrass specializes in upbeat traditional, classic rock and contemporary music and will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 4 at the Village Coffeehouse of New Gloucester. Join neighbors, bring friends and settle in to an evening of entertainment and good company at the Village Coffeehouse of New Gloucester. The setting in the vestry of the historic […]
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French documentary to be shown at Franco Center
The Franco Center continues its film series presenting “La Pyramide du Louvre – 30th Anniversary” at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 16. All films in the year-long series are in French with English subtitles. They are free and open to the public. Donations are accepted to benefit the Center. Inaugurated on March 29, 1989, by the […]
Looking Back on Dec. 12
100 Years Ago: 1919 The Wood and Smith Company. recently organized, is about to locate in Auburn, having leased the section of Roak block now occupied by the Wilson Grain company. Both Mr. Wood and Mr. Smith are experts in the business. The former was until recently manager of the Norway Shoe company, and. before […]
‘Bear, Coyote, Raven’ by Jason Grundstrom-Whitney released by Resolute Bear Press
ROBBINSTON — Resolute Bear Press announces the release of “Bear, Coyote, Raven,” a first book of poems by Jason Grundstrom-Whitney which introduces us to numerous variations of this American trio. A bear can be a person, though most prefer to be bears. Did a coyote ever lead you to a story? Have you ever lost […]
38th annual holiday concert to be presented by Auburn Community Concert Band
LEWISTON — The Auburn Community Concert Band, under the direction of Milt Simon, will present its 38th annual holiday concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Gendron Franco Center. The 52-member concert band is comprised of volunteer musicians from 16 central Maine communities, who range in age from 15 to 90. The group […]
‘Favorite Holiday Traditions’ showcased in December for Auburn Storywalk
AUBURN – The city of Auburn is pleased to unveil December’s Storywalk theme, “Favorite Holiday Traditions.” Each display case along the Riverwalk shares a personal holiday tradition, from “Friends-mas” and cutting down a tree, to lighting the Menorah. Each memory is accompanied with a picture relating to the story. These entries were provided anonymously. In […]
Affordable childcare and arts education program offered during concerts at Chocolate Church Arts Center
BATH – The Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath will present a new program, Parents’ Night Out, where parents attending select concerts will be able to drop off their children while they take in a show. The program, made possible by a grant from the Maine Community Foundation, will be presented in partnership with the […]
Live music lineup at Mixers
Come out for The Cover Tones at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Covering a wide variety of bands such as Van Halen, Prince, Michael Jackson, Walk the Moon , AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Kenny Loggins, Hot Cherry and Aerosmith, the Cover Tones are a 5-piece rock/dance band hailing […]
Looking Back on Dec. 11
100 Years Ago: 1919 The Men’s Bible Club of the Pine Street Congregational church will hold another box supper, Thursday evening, Dec. 11 at 6 30 p. m. Clam chowder and coffee will be furnished, the men to bring sugar. This will be the second “Get together.” 50 Years Ago: 1969 The YW-Wives were instructed […]
Chocolate Church Arts Center presents Christmas concert with Maine songwriter Don Campbell
BATH – Acclaimed Maine songwriter Don Campbell and his band will play a special Christmas concert – “A Don Campbell Christmas” – on Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath. Campbell, who grew up in Scarborough, spent his teen years idolizing and attending concerts by Maine folk legends like Devonsquare and […]