Maine native and author Annie Louise Twitchell has recently released “Blood Mother,” her thirteenth title. “Blood Mother” is an introspective collection of poems drawn from the experience of caring for her mother in the aftermath of an accident and a traumatic brain injury. “Blood Mother” was published on Dec. 1. “I cope with things by […]
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Maine author’s debut novel published
All were in pain. Would they find healing at the Bottle House?
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DaPonte String Quartet celebrates the holiday season with free concert
The DaPonte String Quartet celebrates the holiday season with a free presentation of its acclaimed “Maine’s 200th: Music of Early Maine” concert program at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Second Congregational Church in Newcastle. They are joined by guest artist Eric LaPerna on percussion for a concert that highlights significant events along […]
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Actor Will Ryhs presents ‘A Christmas Carol’
Will Rhys will present “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Denmark Arts Center. Rhys, who has performed in and directed many versions of “A Christmas Carol,” has adapted Dickens’s magical tale to create this unique production in which he weaves together the joy of story-telling with his skills as […]
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Heather Pierson Jazz Trio to perform ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
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‘A Very Ida Christmas’ at The Public Theatre this weekend
Maine humorist Susan Poulin returns in her hilarious and heartwarming production of “A Very Ida Christmas” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec 10; and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, and Sunday, Dec. 12, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. Come on over to Ida’s for the best Christmas ever as she shares the […]
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Live music at Mixers this weekend
The band ISH takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Covering rock songs from 80s, 90s and 00s, band members are Ben Dube (vocals), Stephanie Ouellette (vocals), Kris Beaudoin (lead guitar), Jared Martin (bass guitar), Chris Chessey (rhythm guitar), and Josh Chessey (drums). No Guts […]
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UNH student accidentally drowned, autopsy shows
The Massachusetts man was last seen walking away from a fraternity party at which he had gotten into a fight.
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Spruce Mountain High School recognizes honor students
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — Highest honors: Summer Chretien, Kaila Godbey, Courtney Hogan and Isaac Parker. High honors: Christy Beaudoin, Alyssa Beaulieu, Owen Bryant, Madelyn Castonguay, William Fowler, Leah Gilbert and Benjamin Wright. Honors: […]
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Feds close Emmett Till investigation; no new charges
The Black teenager was lynched in 1955 following an accusation that has been questioned in recent years.