Myronn Hardy, an assistant professor of English at Bates College, will read from his newly published book of poems, “Aurora Americana,” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Gomes Chapel on the campus of Bates College in Lewiston. Books will be for sale at the event. “Aurora Americana” is being published by Princeton University Press […]
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Guitarist, composer to perform at Oasis of Music
Guitarist and composer Peter Griggs will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 11, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Griggs attended the Juilliard School of Music Pre-College Division, Bowdoin College, Wesleyan University and York University (UK). His principal teachers included Louis Ricci (French Horn), Elliot Schwartz & Wilfred Mellers […]
Paintings by Lewiston artists on display in hospital gallery
The paintings of Lewiston residents Susan and Paul Boucher are on display for the month of October in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Art is an integral part of Paul’s life and has been for almost fifty years. His style combines a sense of realism with […]
Lewiston league recognizes Sept. 28 cribbage winners
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its Sept. 28 cribbage results. George Belanger and Ray Butler placed first, with Carolyn Court and Denise Wallingford, second; Kathie Dubois and Cecilia Treworgy, third; Gary David and Helene St.Hilaire, fourth; and Pauline Blais and Pauline Quimby, fifth. The senior league meets at the Lewiston Armory/Lewiston Senior Center, […]
Lewiston seeks Christmas tree
The city of Lewiston aims to find the perfect spruce to serve as its official holiday tree. The city plans to turn on the Christmas tree’s lights during its annual Holiday at the Plaza festival on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St. Public Works will decorate the official tree with 1,200 lights. […]
Stanton Bird Club to hold annual meeting in Lewiston Oct. 8
North Yarmouth naturalist and wildlife artist Michael Boardman will be guest speaker.
SeniorsPlus to offer October classes in Lewiston, Wilton, Norway
SeniorsPlus plans to offer classes in October at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations. They are being held in person, online or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available […]
SeniorsPlus to hold listening sessions Oct. 4 in Lewiston, Norway, Wilton
SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, plans to host listening sessions pertaining to the Maine Aging Study from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 at its three locations (Lewiston, Norway and Wilton) in Western Maine. The public can attend at no cost; lunch will be provided. […]
Manhattan Short Film Festival to be shown at The Public Theatre
The 26th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival will be shown at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. This year’s Final Ten Films – from Australia, Afghanistan, Finland, Iran, Switzerland, UK and Canada, alongside three films from the USA – represent the best short films from […]
Tom Petty tribute band to perform at the Franco Center
Runnin’ Down a Dream: The Tom Petty Tribute Band will return to the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. For over 40 years, Tom Petty created timeless classics with the Heartbreakers, Mudcrutch, The Traveling Wilburys, and released solo albums until his unfortunate death in 2017. “Our show faithfully […]