Southern Maine’s cover band 13 Black will perform at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Mixers in Sabattus. The band covers music by artists such as Bon Jovi, Alice in Chains, Bruno Mars, Rage Against the Machine, Grand Funk Railroad, Michael Jackson and many more. There is no cover. For more information, call 207-375-4188.
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Mixers to host two bands Friday
Two youth bands will storm the stage beginning at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge, 136 Sabattus Road, Sabattus. LATCH, formerly known as The Skidmarks, is a band of kids from 14-16 years of age who have been playing together for over a year. Band members include: Tylert Bosse, drums; Hunter Bosse, bass […]
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Waging peace on Earth no easy task
In 2005, I showed up at Camp Lemonnier, the American military base in the East African nation of Djibouti. As I joked in a column published that year, Djibouti is one of Earth’s hard corners few people can pronounce and still fewer visit. Located on the Horn of Africa, Djibouti’s neighborhood is violent. Ethiopia, Eritrea […]
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House Lorax to host first Friday Blindman's Ball
NORWAY — Local art collective House Lorax invites the general public to the first Friday Blindman’s Ball on Jan. 4 at 290 Main St., second floor. Join House Lorax for an evening of creative performance art, including creative dance, music, live art and more, all while viewing their gallery, full of hung art from local artists. […]
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I was arrested for nunchucks. Now, justice.
When news broke last week that a federal judge had ruled a New York law banning possession of nunchucks unconstitutional, I felt vindicated. You see, as a teenager growing up in New York City in the 1980s, I was arrested and thrown in jail for illegal possession of nunchucks. Really. During high school, I got […]
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CLT's production 'Lend Me A Tenor' to open Jan. 11
The cast and crew for Community Little Theatre’s “Lend Me A Tenor” have been busy getting in costume for the upcoming production. Jason Pelletier, left, who plays the annoying and outrageous bellhop, has just donned his uniform jacket while Caroline Carreras, who plays the dreamy and giddy Maggie, is about to try on some dresses. […]
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Christmas tree disposal options announced
AUBURN — Auburn Public Works Director Dan Goyette has announced several options for the disposal of Christmas trees. Trees will not be collected curbside, but Auburn residents can drop them off at the following locations: • Public Works Garage, 296 Gracelawn Road (behind the community sand shed); • Maine Waste to Energy, 110 Goldthwaite Road, […]
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Food pantry seeks donations AUBURN — The High Street Congregational Church Food Pantry has ongoing needs for the following items: peanut butter, canned vegetables, soup, canned pasta, canned meats, canned fruit, dry cereal, baking items, soup, crackers and toilet paper. Auburn United Methodist Church collects items for the pantry. Donations may be brought to 439 […]
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In considering breast lift, factor in medical risks, costs, too
DEAR DR. ROACH: My fiancee wants to have her breasts lifted, as they are starting to sag. Also, she wants to get them augmented a cup larger. What are your thoughts on this subject? Also, what are the medical risks involved for either procedure? — Anon. ANSWER: I have had many patients ask my opinion […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 28
100 years ago: 1918 Lewiston stores will be closed New Years Day, this was decided at a meeting of the Ad Men’s bureau Monday morning in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. There were twelve or fifteen members present as the two-hour discussion took place. Not all the members were in favor at the start, for […]