Local theater company Rocky for Equality, in partnership with Community Little Theatre, has announced audition dates for their production of Richard O’Brien’s “Rocky Horror Show.” Auditions will take place at 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Aug. 14 and 15, the Auburn theater, 30 Academy St. Call-backs set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. Anyone interested […]
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‘I’ve never known anyone so ready to meet Jesus’: Friends remember Turner woman killed in hit-and-run
Friends say Tina White loved children and always had extra beds at her home for children who needed temporary shelter as part of her work with the Families for Children organization.
Community Little Theatre to produce hit musical ‘School of Rock’
“School of Rock – The Musical” will be performed Aug. 11-21, at Community Little Theatre in Auburn. Based on the 2003 movie starring Jack Black, “School of Rock – The Musical” tells the story of Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a […]
Al Ghanekar headlines second night of comedy shows in Twin Cities
The River Comics host two stand-up comedy shows this weekend. Host Nick Gordon brings three of the region’s best stand-up comedians: Mark Turcotte, Johnny Ater, and Marie Connor to the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday July 29, at the Colisee Club in Lewiston. Each are veterans of the comedy scene and are sure to […]
Sam’s Italian Foods is now employee-owned
All 13 shops in Maine have transitioned from private ownership.
Heather Pierson Duo to perform in Auburn concert series
The Heather Pierson Duo will perform at the City of Auburn’s Summer ’22 Anniversary Park Acoustic Music Series at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, in Anniversary Park in Auburn. Hailing from New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley, Heather Pierson is a pianist, singer/songwriter, and performer whose inspiring live performances with her bassist/partner Shawn Nadeau delve […]
Jay man charged with robbery and assault of Livermore Falls couple
Police said Joshua Hiscock tried to steal money from a man and woman in April.
FBI warns of spike in rental and real estate scams
The FBI Boston office issued a warning Tuesday about a jump in scams connected to the rental and real estate markets.
With school out for the summer, Maine teachers take on 2nd, 3rd jobs
Historically, about 20% of teachers across the country have taken on secondary jobs across the country during the school year. In the summer, that figure rose to about 33%, according to the latest national data.
Artwork by Amanda Retus on display in Gritty’s window
Amanda Retus is the featured summer artist on display in the Art and Ale window at Gritty’s in Auburn. Her work will be on display through August. Originally from Needham, Massachusetts, Retus has been a Maine resident since 2000. She loves to drive through the Eastern pines, the mountains and the ocean, capturing the beauty […]