LEWISTON — Irene Claire Boisvert, who was receiving home hospice care as a result of a recently diagnosed terminal illness, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 20, surrounded by her three daughters. She was born in Lewiston on Sept. 20, 1929, the 11th child of Eveline Goulet Auger and Joseph […]
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Kathleen J. Gallant
WINDHAM — Kathleen J. Gallant, 77, a resident of Canton, passed away Saturday, Aug. 4, in Windham while visiting with her family. She was born June 11, 1941, in Rumford, the daughter of Fidele J. Gallant and Theodora “Theo” (Therrien) Gallant. Kathy was a 1959 graduate of Mexico High School and later received her bachelor’s degree […]
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Jeffrey W. Arsenault
RUMFORD — Jeffrey W. Arsenault, 49, died Friday, March 16, 2018, at Rumford Hospital. He resided on Norton Road in Dixfield. Born in Rumford on April 13, 1968, he was the son of James and Judith (Larsen) Arsenault. Jeffrey was a graduate of Dirigo High School and the University of Southern Maine. He worked for Pier […]
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Pianist, Lewiston native performing at Oasis of Music
LEWISTON — The piano artistry of Brian Meldrum will be featured at this week’s Oasis of Music. The performance will be from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at Trinity Church, 247 Bates St. Lewiston native and Brunswick resident Brian Meldrum has made a lifetime of study of the classic piano repertoire, of which […]
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Pianists at Oasis of Music
LEWISTON — The grand piano at Trinity Church will be put to use in the two coming weeks as the Oasis of Music presents two local pianists. On Wednesday Feb. 28, George Morrissette will perform two fantasia pieces from different eras, one being the classical Fantasia Number One by Mozart, and the other a three-movement […]
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Pianist Henry Kramer to appear in Piano Series at Franco Center
LEWISTON — Henry Kramer, one of the most talented young pianists on the international concert stage, will perform at L/A’s Gendron Franco Center on Thursday, March 8, presenting the fourth program of this Piano Series season. His recital, which begins at 7 p.m., will include works by Schumann, Ravel and American composer Hannah Lash. Recipient […]
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People You Know: Piano strikes a chord for retired physician
LEWISTON — When he was 6, George Morrissette knew he wanted to be a doctor. At 10 years old, he knew he wanted to play the piano. He has seen thousands of local patients in a nearly 40-year career at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, and now at age 77, he’s still at the keys. […]
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Pianist Richard Goode to perform at Bates College in Lewiston on Dec. 5
In his decades-long career, Goode has established a reputation for mastery of Classical and Romantic literature. He has made more than two dozen recordings throughout his career, from solo and chamber works to lieder and concertos. Goode’s program at Bates has yet to be finalized, but because Dec. 5 is the 213th anniversary of the […]
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Rumford Historical Society to host ragtime music program on Oct. 15
RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society is meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the Rumford Falls Auditorium, where an East Andover resident will perform the music of an acclaimed ragtime pianist. President Randall Smith said that East Andover resident Ross Swain will present a program of music entitled “Scott Joplin’s Ragtime Garden” following […]
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Pianist Michael Lewin at Franco Center in Lewiston on Oct. 10
LEWISTON — Following study at the Juilliard School, Lewin launched his career with victories in prestigious competitions, including the William Kapell International Competition in 1982 and the Franz Liszt International Piano Competition in1986. He has performed in 30 countries as soloist with symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles and in solo recitals. Lewin is a member […]