A massive manhunt is underway after Maine State Police identified Robert Card, 40, of Bowdoin as person of interest in the shootings. A shelter-in-place order remains in effect for all of Androscoggin County, with residents told to stay in their homes and keep doors locked.
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Sitarist to entertain at Oasis of Music
Left-handed sitarist David Pontbriand will bring his unique original and improvised music to the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Pontbriand began his journey with the sitar in 1973. His story is an exception to the rule, in that he is entirely self-taught. Pontbriand’s Music […]
Former ‘Janes’ social justice advocates to talk at Lewiston screening of HBO documentary
The early work of the two lifelong civil rights workers 50 years ago is shown in the Emmy-winning documentary.
‘Paint Night’ to premiere at The Public Theatre
The world premiere of “Paint Night,” a hilarious and heartbreaking new play, will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct 20, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. Six women get together for a much-needed girls night out. Their plan is to paint and sip, but as the alcohol flows, so does their laughter and tears, […]
Fiddle-icious to present afternoon concert at the Franco Center
The trademark toe-tapping music of Fiddle-icious will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Fiddle-icious is a community-based orchestra whose members are determined to preserve the cultural heritage of Maine’s traditional fiddle music, dances, and songs passed down from Scottish, Irish, Quebecois, and Acadian ancestors. The members of […]
Duo to present jazz concert at Oasis of Music
The original and traditional jazz guitar music of John Smedley and bassist Tim Clough will be featured at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 18, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Smedley, a physics professor at Bates College, is well-versed in American jazz guitar, displaying influences from Joe Pass to Wes […]
Lewiston library to host Halloween children’s program Oct. 25
LEWISTON — A Halloween science extravaganza with Mad Science is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Those who attend can start off with decorating a trick-or-treat bag and visiting each service desk for a treat. There will be other Halloween activities and a […]
‘Paint Night’ offers a great girls’ night out at The Public Theatre
The world premiere of “Paint Night,” a hilarious and heartbreaking new play that will speak to women of all ages, will be presented from Oct. 20-29 at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. Audiences will have a chance to meet playwright Carey Crim and share their thoughts about the play during a free post-show discussion following […]
Duo Mundi to present a two-piano program at the Franco Center
Duo Mundi is George Lopez, the Beckwith Artist-in-Residence at Bowdoin College, and internationally acclaimed Chinese-American pianist Gulimina Mahamuti