Legendary guitarist Denny Breau performs live on Friday, Sept. 24, at the Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 6 p.m. Full bar. Great atmosphere. Parking is always free. The Gendron Franco Center is located at 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Tickets and more information available at francocenter.org, or by contacting the […]
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Lewiston family brings a former apple orchard back to life
After a Lewiston native bought it as something to come home to after his Navy service ends in a few years, his family here started cleaning up the overgrown orchard. It responded so well to their TLC, they decided to open this fall.
Tip leads police to human remains at Casella recycling center in Lewiston
Detectives and the medical examiner recovered remains that will undergo postmortem examination.
Art Walk L/A features live music
The next Art Walk L/A begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24. In-person arts experiences downtown include drumming by Taiko Maine Dojo, a Portland-based community taiko drumming group that seeks to share Japanese culture through the unifying spirit of kumi-daiko; performances by Bates College a cappella groups the Merimanders, the Deansmen, and the Crosstones; […]
Families sue shuttered Lewiston funeral home over handling of bodies
The bodies of the plaintiffs’ family members were eventually seized by the Maine Office of Chief Medical Examiner after they were found decomposing in an unrefrigerated basement.
Lewiston singer-songwriter releases new album
Lewiston-based musician Chris Robley has released his newest album, “A Filament In the Wilderness of What Comes Next.” Robley established a career as a singer-songwriter opening for shows by Wye Oak, Thao Nguyen (of Thao & the Get Down Stay Down). NPR said about his music, “Dark, romantic strains take flight. This gothic, orchestral indie-pop […]
Maine Event Comedy presents the fifth annual Tightest Five comedy contest
Any stand-up comedian will tell you they have a tight five minutes, but who has The Tightest Five? Twenty-four of New England’s rising comedy stars will give it their best shot in Maine Event Comedy’s fifth annual Tightest Five contest. The first preliminary round will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, at […]
Three juveniles arrested in fatal weekend Lewiston fire
The youths, who are in their early teens, were taken to a detention facility.
Christie Ray Trio to play at Franco Center
Local star Christie Ray brings her trio to the Gendron Franco Center on Friday, Sept. 17, to promote the release of her new album, “Night Life.” Along with original music, Ray plays popular covers from The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, and more. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 6 p.m. Full bar. Great […]