Local author publishes first novel

Jason Rathbun

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April 15, 2024

Local author publishes first novel

Local author Valerie Bennett has published her first novel, “Lidu’s Awakening.” The story is an action-packed survival tale about a boy hunter named Crik, a shy gatherer named Lidu who discovers she has healing gifts and abilities, and two wolves named Aneko and Kylo. The story takes place on the Eurasian Steppes in the Paleolithic […]
Published
April 12, 2024

Pat Pepin and Nat Hussey to wrap up Cabin Fever Concert Series in Turner

Pat Pepin and Nat Hussey will perform in the final concert of Music for Mavis Gazebo Committee’s Cabin Fever Concert Series from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, in the Community Room at the Turner Center Community Library. The duo will entertain us with their rousing musical renditions of many old favorites. Pepin brings us […]
Published
April 11, 2024

Author Terry Martin, a Rumford native, to speak at Lovell library

The Charlotte Hobbs Library Speaker Series welcomes Terry Martin, author of “And Poison Fell from the Sky: A Memoir of Life, Death and Survival in Maine’s Cancer Valley” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at the Charlotte Hobbs Library in Lovell. Terry Martin, a registered nurse originally from Rumford, grew up grateful for the […]
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April 11, 2024

Final weekend for ‘Spring Awakening’ at Community Little Theatre

The Community Little Theatre production of “Spring Awakening,” directed by Becca Tinkham, will wrap up with performances at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, and Sunday April 14, at Community Little Theatre in Auburn. “Spring Awakening” is based on the 1891 work of the same name written […]
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April 11, 2024

Drunk in Public to play at Mixers

Drunk In Public will take the stage on Friday, April 12, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays a blend of classic rock, pop, country, 80’s, 90’s, and alternative. There is no cover charge and plenty of free parking. Mixers is located at 136 Sabattus Rd., Sabattus.
Published
April 10, 2024

Wicked Illustrations to host annual Student Art Show

Celebrate the accomplishments of youth artists during our 16th annual Student Art Show from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at Wicked Illustrations in Lewiston. Artwork from K-12 students will be on display from Lewiston Public Schools, Saint Dominic Academy and Wicked Illustrations. An awards ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. Awards are given […]
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April 10, 2024

Dan LaMorte to headline two shows at Great Falls Comedy Club

Stand-up headliner Dan LaMorte will perform two shows beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. LaMorte was chosen as one of the prestigious New Faces at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. When not on the road, he is a fixture […]
Published
April 9, 2024

Paintings by local artist on display in hospital gallery

The paintings of local artist Jennifer Gammon are on display during the month of April in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Raised on a small family farm in Sumner, Gammon found her passion for art while a student at Buckfield High School. She attended the University […]
Published
April 3, 2024

John Gawler to perform at Oasis of Music

John Gawler will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Gawler is a familiar face on the music scene in Maine, especially with his role, along with his wife Ellen, as elders of the Gawler Family Band, one of Maine’s most popular folk music […]
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April 3, 2024

‘Born in Chicago’ film screening to be followed by concert featuring Blues Prophets

The Maine Jewish Film Festival in partnership with The Hill Arts will present the film “Born in Chicago” followed by The Blues Prophets live in concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, at The Hill Arts in Portland. Directed by Bob Sarles and John Anderson, “Born In Chicago,” is a soulful documentary film that […]