Award-winning author Irene M. Drago and award-winning writer and editor Bob Keyes will discuss the histories, romances, and legends that inspired their latest books, “Lavinia Wren and the Sailmakers” and “The Isolation Artist — Scandal, Deception, and the Last Days of Robert Indiana,” at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, at Mockingbird Bookshop in Bath. […]
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Live music at Mixers this weekend
Aliens in Public brings rock coves to the stage from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. They cover bands such as STP, Nirvana, The Beastie Boys, Collective Soul, Seether, Bush, Billy Idol, 7 Mary 3, and Godsmack. The on Saturday, Oct. 15, five-piece country cover band FireBall […]
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Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% next year
Millions of Social Security recipients to get a 8.7% boost in benefits in 2023, a historic increase fueled by inflation.
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Monmouth Community Players returns to the graveyard with ‘Tales from Monmouth, Maine’
“Tales From Monmouth, Maine” is the third annual Fall production presented by Monmouth Community Players from Oct. 21-23 in the Monmouth Cemetery. The script for the show is adapted from “Beneath This Ground” by Dr. Larry Buggie, with original monologues written by MCP board member Jane Mitchell. In his book, Buggie brings to life the […]
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Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-all
Manny Machado homered early and added an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and Jurickson Profar singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth.
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Sitar music featured at Oasis of Music
American sitarist David Pontbriand will perform at the Oasis of Music from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 19, at Trinity Church 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. He is driven by an intuitive and emotive approach […]
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Mike Miclon’s ‘The Early Evening Show’ returning to stage at Celebration Barn
Mike Miclon’s The Early Evening Show will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Celebration Barn in South Paris. The show is the finale performance of the Barn’s 50th Anniversary Season. A spoof of late-night talk shows, “The Early Evening Show” is the longest-running live variety show in Maine, with more […]
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Opening reception planned for ‘Ian Factor: Resolve & Resilience’
An opening reception presented by the Pace Galleries of Art will be held for “Ian Factor: Resolve & Resilience” exhibit from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. Admission is free. This exhibition features a collection of works in oils on canvas and charcoal on paper created over […]
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Franco-American Collection will host a book talk with Lewiston native and author Paul Dionne
Lewiston native and former mayor Paul Dionne to discuss his books in-person and via Zoom from 6-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, at the Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine in Lewiston. He has written two novels, “The Priestess and The Pope” and “Madeleine’s Inquisition,” both with the basic theme that the religious […]