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Island Falls’ 127-year-old opera house is being restored

by Alexander MacDougall
5 years ago
Chris Hartin, the new owner of the Island Falls Opera House, stands in the theater room where silent and later talking films used to be played in the 1920s and 1930s. (Staff photo/Alexander)
The historic opera house closed in the 1960s, mirroring the economic decline of the town. But now it has a chance at revival.Read more.
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