By midday Sunday, the donation total was nearly at the goal of $1.6 million, coming in at $1.576 million, according to Dempsey Challenge officials.
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Dempsey Challenge a commitment with a purpose for participants
Walkers and runners from Lewiston and cities across the country come to Simard Payne Park for Day 2 of the Dempsey Challenge.
50 years after the Clean Water Act, the Androscoggin River has changed dramatically
The river is the cleanest it’s been in more than a century.
‘COVID STILL SUX REDUX: The Musical, Part 2.5’: Royal Family Productions brings another sequel to the stage
Following the sold-out success of “COVID SUX: The Musical” and “COVID STILL SUX: The Musical Part 2,” Chris Henry and Mark Falconer have written a new sequel, “COVID STILL SUX REDUX: The Musical, Part 2.5,” to their musical comedy about the pandemic which will be staged at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, at the […]
Food for Thought program to host loon project coordinator
Food for Thought, offered by the University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn College, is set to be back on Zoom at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. Tracy Hart, the coordinator of the Maine Loon Restoration Project at Maine Audubon, will be the guest speaker. The presentation aims to answer a variety of questions, according to a […]
‘Brilliance sparkles’ in Lewiston Public Theatre’s ‘Morning After Grace’
Performances of the comedy-drama run through Sunday, Sept. 25.
Art Walk L/A welcomes autumn
Head downtown for Art Walk L/A from 5-7 p.m. and the Music in the Park summer concert from 7-9 p.m. in Kennedy Park on Friday, Sept. 30. Enjoy live, in-person arts experiences in more than a dozen locations, including a performance by Taiko Maine Drummers at 5:30 p.m in Dufresne Plaza. (Rain location: Callahan Hall […]
Franco Center announces entertainment schedule for the 2022-23 season
The new season of performances and entertainment for 2022-23 will include music, magic, illusion, dance and comedy at The Franco Center in Lewiston. “The diversity of entertainment and events this season includes exceptional artistry to present patrons with unforgettable moments while they enjoy live performances with family, friends, and co-workers,” said Elaine Roop, board president. […]
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in October, November
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Oct. 24, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 2, 3, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, Oct. […]
The Public Theatre to host Manhattan Short Film Festival
The 25th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival is planned for 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world. Finalists from the festival’s […]