The fifth and finale episode of “Slow Horses,” titled “Old Scores,” does not disappoint. The show, based on Mick Herron’s “Dead Lions,” gives us in this last hour, “Code September” and the “Cicadas,” (long sleeping and forgotten Russian spies) for an operation that will bring to mind 9/11. I will tell you no more except […]
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Thom Wall juggles performing with publishing company
Famed juggler returns to Maine for school performances leading up to Jan. 14 show as part ofJohnson Hall’s “On The Road” series.
Lewiston home healthcare organization recognizes retired surgeon
Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice in Lewiston has awarded Dr. David Dixon, a retired surgeon from Franklin Memorial Hospital, with the 2022 Heart of Hospice Award. The award was presented to Dixon at a recent gathering of Androscoggin clinicians, administrators and staff at the their offices in Wilton. Dixon was nominated by hospice staff for […]
Sidney teen earns Eagle Scout rank
Jeremy Croft of Sidney received Scouting’s Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony Jan. 4 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Waterville. Family, friends, and Scouts from Troop 417 and Troop 401 were on hand to watch the culmination of years of work, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district […]
Monmouth students help with Christmas baskets
MONMOUTH — The Cottrell-Taylor Committee held its annual food drive in December for its Christmas baskets for Monmouth families in need. Laurie Gifford, committee chair for the past 16 years, said it has been an important focus for the committee to involve the students at Monmouth Middle School and Monmouth Academy, according to a news […]
Welcome to Maine to perform at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater
The boys from the comedy team Welcome to Maine will hit the stage at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater in Rumford at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. The Welcome to Maine crew consists of Mark, Troy, and Cousin Luke, perform skits, and songs along with plenty of Maine themed mayhem. Maine based comedians Ian Stuart and […]
MaineHealth to start free Food as Medicine program Jan. 16
FARMINGTON — MaineHealth is offering another round of its free one-year Food as Medicine program, which supports individuals with one or more chronic health conditions who have limited access to healthy food. The program is facilitated by Kathy Doyon, a trained health educator from the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County. The next session […]
Waterville Creates displaying Common Threads exhibition
Waterville Creates is showcasing the Common Threads exhibition at Ticonic Gallery, 10 Water St., through Sunday, Feb. 12. Featuring a dynamic array of prints, written works, and portraits, Common Threads represents the individual and gathered stories shared through collaborative workshops and conversations led last summer by artists Elizabeth Jabar and Colleen Kinsella, according to a […]
Thom Wall-Master of Modern Vaudeville in Gardiner
Thom Wall-Master of Modern Vaudeville will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Life Community Church 46 Church St. in Gardiner. The world-renowned juggler is one of the last gentleman jugglers performing in the world today, a performance style where relatable objects are manipulated in clever ways. His work with mouthstick and balance have […]
‘Into The Woods’ to be staged in Farmington
Sandy River Players plan to stage “Into the Woods” Jan. 12-22 at the Emery Community Arts Center on Main Street in Farmington. Performance times are 7 p.m. January 12,13,14, 20, and 21, and 2 p.m. Jan. 22.. “Into the Woods” first premiered on Broadway in November of 1987. The most recent revival is currently running […]