DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 25 years. I was 19 and he was 28. Among a number of things we disagree about, there’s the notion that he feels I should have zero privacy. If he finds out I locked the bathroom door or the bedroom door for five minutes to get […]
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Auburn Adult and Community Education fall course offerings
AUBURN — Auburn Adult and Community Education is taking registration for fall courses. The full list can be found at www.auburn.maineadulted.org. Pound Fit: This class turns drumming into an effective way to workout. Begins Tuesday, Sept. 4. Become a Hospice Volunteer: Participants will learn about becoming a hospice volunteer. Begins Wednesday, Sept. 5. Ballroom Dancing for Beginners: Dancers […]
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Leo: Think before you speak
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rupert Grint, 30; John Green, 41; Dave Chappelle, 45; Cal Ripken Jr., 58. Happy Birthday: Turn this into your best year ever. Stand tall and do whatever it takes to clear the way for success. Your drive and stamina will help you bring about change that will improve your standard […]
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Free showing of the film 'Eating You Alive'
FARMINGTON — The Greater Franklin Food Council, which is convened by United Way of the Tri-Valley Area and Healthy Community Coalition, invites you to a free movie showing of “Eating You Alive” at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at its offices at 218 Fairbanks Road. The movie will conclude with a vegetarian potluck. A brief […]
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Last of summer tours offered at Washburn-Norlands
LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center announces discounted admission for Appreciation Day on Thursday, Aug. 30, the last day the Norlands will be open for the summer. The 1867 Washburn mansion, farmer’s cottage, and one-room schoolhouse will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. People can meet the characters of Norlands’ neighborhood. Interpreters, dressed […]
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Androscoggin Historical Society lists nine programs for 2018-19
AUBURN — Beverly Robbins, chair of the program committee of the Androscoggin Historical Society, announces that the society will present nine programs during its 2018-19 season. Topics will include trends in demand for antiques, 19th century maps and Franco-American heritage. Most of the programs will be presented at the society’s headquarters in the Androscoggin County […]
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Country Roads to perform live at Mixers
Country Roads, a band from Southern Maine, will be performing live at Mixers at 8:30 p.m. Friday. Country Roads covers new country music, including artists like Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton and Dierks Bentley. Band members include: Jamie Ruhlin, vocals/guitar; Chris Biggar, guitar/vocals; Roger Gagnon, bass/vocals; Richmond Palmer, keys, vocals; and Mark Descoteaux, drums/vocals. […]
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Oxford 250: Nason made history 20 years ago
UNITY — The boos didn’t rain down from the grandstands at Oxford Plains Speedway. No, they poured from the lungs of more than 12,000 people on a summer night in 1998, with an energy sounding less like a displeased crowd and more like thunder of a fast-approaching storm. Arms hurled litter into the air. Hands […]
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Funeral notices for Friday, Aug. 24
BERNARDY — Jeanne, 91, passed away Monday, Aug. 20. Relatives and friends are invited to a time of visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, at Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Root Cellar Food Pantry, 94 Washington Ave., […]
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Put CMMC back on track
The vote of no confidence in the CEO of Central Maine Health Care by the medical staff was no surprise to me. For over a generation, the relationship between staff and administration has been degenerating. I fully concur with the observations in Dr. Gregory D’Augustine’s letter of Aug. 5. As a past medical staff president […]