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Table Rock Arts Center opening in Bethel Dec. 1

BETHEL — Table Rock Arts Center has a simple mission: to support arts and culture in the western Maine mountains. Owned by Amy Halsted, the center’s inspiration comes from her years of supporting the arts, working as a lifelong career writer and loving the life and relationships of the Mahoosuc-area region and community. She also […]

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Peru-Mexico bridge dedication set for Friday

The opening of the $11.1 million Peru-Mexico bridge is scheduled for Friday. It will be dedicated to Pfc. Buddy W. McLain of Mexico, who died Nov. 29, 2010, while serving in Afghanistan. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) The dedication plaque at the new Pfc. Buddy Wendell McLain Memorial Bridge, connecting Mexico and Peru. PERU — A ceremony to honor […]

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Public Theatre opens its 2018-19 season next weekend

LEWISTON — The Public Theatre’s begins its 2018-19 season with the delightful romantic comedy “Things My Mother Taught Me,” playing Oct. 19-28. Director Janet Mitchko says, “This play is both a delightful family comedy and a touching love story. Every parent who has ever watched their child fall in love will recognize the feelings of […]

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Androscoggin Readers Theater opens ninth season

The Androscoggin Readers Theater is opening its ninth season this springwith new scripts written by Nancy Daniels. The audiences at the variousretirement communities in the Twin Cities have appreciated the comedic skitsthat mirror some of their own foibles, misplaced keys or eyeglasses and“senior moments.” Members at a recent performance are seated, Nancy Daniels, co-director; Naomi […]

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City looks at phased openings for ice arena

AUBURN — The city’s two-rink ice arena is on track to be ready for some skating by November, according to Ice Arena Manager Joshua MacDonald. MacDonald told councilors he was expecting a soft opening with one ice surface in November, the second in December and a grand opening with public skating early next year. “We […]