Lincoln County Historical Association plans to shed light on Black sailors of the the 18th and 19th centuries with an online lecture, “Good Grit: Black Sailors of Lincoln County,” presented by Korrine Tanzer at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14. Tanzer will discuss a few of the Black sailors — free and enslaved — who worked […]
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Timber taxes program to run online March 12
Maine Woodland Owners is set to hold an online program, Making Sense of Timber Taxes, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. This Zoom event provides advice and information for woodland owners facing 2023 business tax realities. Conducted by retired IRS forester Jim Norris, the workshop will cover federal timber tax information, focusing primarily on reporting […]
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Video: Demolition of the old Edward Little High School is nearly complete
An aerial view of the construction and demolition at the new Edward Little High School in Auburn.
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Rotary, Magic Lantern collaborate to bring eclipse speaker to Bridgton
Residents will see 98% coverage of the sun on part of April 8.
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Online presentation to cover biocontrol research in Merrymeeting Bay
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s sixth presentation of its 27th annual Winter Speaker Series — Biocontrol Research in Merrymeeting Bay — will feature Hilary Peterson, integrated pest management specialist with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry. This event is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, via Zoom. It is accessible via hyperlink found […]
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Magic Bus: The Who tribute band to play at Franco Center
Magic Bus, The Who tribute band based in Portland, will bring their show to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. The Who, one of rock’s most iconic bands, made the charts in 1964 with their hit song, “Can’t Explain.” That was the beginning of their […]
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Lewiston center to host luncheon with musician March 7
LEWISTON — The Franco Center is set to present a luncheon with live musical entertainment at its quarterly La Rencontre luncheon Thursday, March 7, at 46 Cedar St. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing. A pot roast lunch with a dessert, will be served at 11:30 a.m. followed by a performance by musician Denny […]
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Sea Dogs VP addresses Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club
Chris Cameron, vice president of Communications and Fan Experience for the Portland Sea Dogs, was guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club. Cameron, who joined the organization as a part-time seasonal employee in 1996, was named Public Relations Director of the Year in 2005 for all minor league sports by MinorLeagueNews.com, […]
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Tri-Town Optimist Club holds oratorical contest
The Tri-Town Optimist Club, which serves the towns of Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls, held its annual Oratorical Contest on Feb. 13 at Minot Consolidated School. The topic was “How to Change the World with Optimism.” Teachers Bronson Stinnett and Ell Fanus helped students prepare a four-to-five-minute speech that was presented to a packed audience. […]
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Old South Church to kick off 2024 concerts with Gaelic group Daihm
The Old South Church Concert Series kicks off 2024 with Scotland’s five-piece Gaelic supergroup, Daimh (pronounced Dive) at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the churcy, 235 Main St. in Farmington. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. On the Scottish music scene, Daimh a Gaelic Supergroup and unchallenged champions of straight in the eye Highland […]