100 years ago, 1917If the act providing that state school funds shall be distributed in proportion to actual school attendance instead of in proportion to school population, as at present, which is now pending before the Legislature, the city of Lewiston will lose approximately $35,000 yearly. The yearly loss to Auburn will be approximately $5,000. […]
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Laughs & Apps to benefit shoveler who fell from roof
Four comedians added to show JAY — Four more comedians and a call to help have been added to Laughs & Apps comedy show at LeFleur’s Restaurant, Saturday, Feb. 25. According to show host Ben Roberts, the event is now a benefit for Jamie Walp, a coworker of his who fell from a roof while […]
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Josh Hatfield at Rails
Josh Hatfield will be on the keys from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, at Rails, 103 Lincoln St., Lewiston.
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4Play at Lost Valley Friday
4Play will perform at Lost Valley, Friday, Feb. 24, from 7 to 10 p.m. Members of hte band, standing, from left, Peter Hummes and Ken Goodman. Seated, Charlie Bradbury and Dale Bellman. Standing l-r Peter Hummes, Ken Goodman. Seated Charlie Bradbury, Dale Bellman
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Dostie on Friday, Bergeron on Saturday at Pedro's
On Friday, Feb. 24, Andrew Dostie, will perform cover songs and an occasional original, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St., Lewiston. On Saturday, from 8 to 11 p.m., Pedro’s hosts Ron Bergeron, above, who will take requests from a wide variety of genres and styles, including quiet sentimental pop ballads, high-energy […]
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Coloradas at Guthries Friday
On Friday, Feb. 24 The Coloradas will perform at Guthries, 115 Middle St., Lewiston. The Coloradas formed in 2011 as two songwriters and a handful of virtuosic bluegrass musicians, trying to create something meaningful. The result was their self-titled debut, a collection of end-of-the-world bluegrass stomps and sad country ballads. The songs are written and […]
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Looking Back on February 23
100 years ago, 1917The marriage of J. Z. Campbell, well-known businessman of Lewiston, and Miss Clara Bedard of Montreal., P.Q., took place in St. Andre’s church, Montreal, Monday morning, and the couple have returned to make their home here. Unusual interest has been shown in this event in view of the fact that the bride […]
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Looking Back on February 23
100 years ago, 1917The marriage of J. Z. Campbell, well-known businessman of Lewiston, and Miss Clara Bedard of Montreal., P.Q., took place in St. Andre’s church, Montreal, Monday morning, and the couple have returned to make their home here. Unusual interest has been shown in this event in view of the fact that the bride […]
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Music, supper planned for Phillips fundraiser
PHILLIPS — The Phillips Area Community Center will welcome the Narrow Gauge String Band at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, for a fundraiser. Admission is either a donation of money in any amount, or a package of new underwear or new socks. The clothing will be donated to the United Methodist Economic Ministry in Salem. […]
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Vacation week festivities at Lost Valley
Lost Valley in Auburn has several special events on tap during February school vacation week. Wednesday, Feb. 22, local blues/jam band Continental Shakedown will perform apres ski in the lodge from 4 to 8 p.m. At about 7 p.m., a group of student musicians from ELHS, led by guitarist Marshall Chadbourne, will perform a set. A laser/light […]