Comedians Johnny Ater, Mike Gray, Mike Levinsky, Brett Groh and host Ann-Marie Keene will deliver another First Friday standup comedy show presented by Cat’s Meow Comedy starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1, at Rusty Bus Brewing in Lewiston. Ater is the winner of the 2022 Maine’s Wicked Funny Laugh-Off competition. He’s appeared on […]
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Oasis of Music season set to begin
The Oasis of Music is gearing up for its 2023-24 season beginning Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. September performances include Irish music performed on uilleann pipes and fiddle by the father-daughter team of Anthony and Una Shostak on Sept. 6; covers of pop tunes sung by Amy Stacey Curtis who accompanies herself […]
Fun still rules the day at Great Falls Balloon Festival despite balloon launch cancellations
Four balloon launches were canceled due to weather, but crowds came out for all the fun going on between the scheduled launches.
Freeport hotel home to 40 asylum-seeking families after Portland closes arena shelter
The City of Portland negotiated a yearlong contract with Freeport’s Casco Bay Inn to house 40 asylum-seeking families, who will choose to enroll their children in either Portland or Freeport school systems.
Women’s barbershop choruses to perform in Lewiston Aug. 23
Proceeds will benefit the Lewiston Senior Citizens.
How robotic systems help make complex surgeries possible at Lewiston hospitals
Hospital leaders say robotics also attract physicians to rural hospitals, helping to address the shortage of medical professionals in the state.
Curry College honors local dean’s list students
MILTON, Mass. — Three local students have been named to the 2023 spring dean’s list at Curry College. They include Paige Bourgoin of Lewiston, Hannah Phelan of Durham and Ariana Vallee of Lewiston. Check out other upcoming area events!
Local nonprofits deliver mattresses to Lewiston families in need
In total, 60 mattresses were delivered to asylum-seekers in need Friday.
Paintings by Abby Bernard on display in hospital gallery
The paintings of Abby Bernard are on display for the month of August in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. From the time she started drawing as a child, Bernard “loved to create and pursue the joy I found within the borders of my imagination.” During her […]
Auditions planned for two roles in productions by The Public Theatre
Auditions for two young performers will be held by appointment only on Saturday, Aug. 19, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. This is an exciting opportunity for two talented young performers to work alongside professional actors. The Public Theatre is looking for a young boy or girl to play the role of child/Tiny Tim in […]