DEAR DR. ROACH: Over the past year, I have taken three different statins, all with disastrous side effects. I am currently getting a month off before my doctor tries another one. I have talked to everyone I know or meet about these drugs. My decidedly unscientific survey results are that about a third of the […]
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13 Black, Rock Hard Johnson perform at Mixers Friday
SABATTUS — Two bands, 13 Black and Rock Hard Johnson, will perform live at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Mixers. A cover band from southern Maine, 13 Black plays music ranging from ’70s classics and dance hits, to ’90s alternative and hits from today, including music from bands like Alice in Chains, Bon Jovi, […]
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Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival expands community outreach and repeat concerts
In addition to the regular five-concert series at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison, Tuesday evenings, July 17 through Aug. 14, the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival’s board of trustees announces an expansion of the festival’s Community Outreach Program. These community concerts are different and sometimes shorter, with an emphasis on education or healing. Concerts are free to […]
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Norway Music and Arts Festival this weekend
NORWAY — The 51st annual Norway Music and Arts Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 14, on Main Street. This year, the festival has expanded its focus to include a variety of performance art and activities for all ages. Musical headliners will include bluesman Samuel James, the New Orleans […]
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Karen Marie Morris
AUBURN — Karen Marie (Scullen) Morris of Lisbon died Thursday, July 5, at the age of 63. Karen was born July 20, 1954, in Akron, Ohio, to Richard Paul and Eleanor Dorothy (Lackey) Scullen. She moved to Maine in 1977, living and working in various coastal communities. Upon landing in Lisbon in 1982, she served the […]
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Brick Church announces summer theater camp
LOVELL — Summer theater camp, put on by Director Mary Bastoni of Center Stage Theater Co., will run daily from Monday through Friday, July 16 to 20. This day camp is open to children ages 7 to 14. This is an opportunity for kids to learn stagecraft. From acting to singing, from costumes to prompting, […]
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Therese G. McPhee
AUBURN — Therese G. McPhee, 92 passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 4, at Clover Manor Health Care in Auburn. She was born Nov. 22, 1925, in Lynn, Mass., and was raised and educated in Marblehead, Mass, graduating from Marblehead High School in 1944. The day after graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C., and worked for the […]
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Fridge fix, Hee Haw found
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You were very helpful to me before so I’m hoping you can help me out again. I’m looking for someone in the Woodstock-Norway area who will come to check out my refrigerator. It’s a GE Profile with an ice maker. I’m not sure what year it is as we got it second-hand. […]
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Elmer P. Benedix Sr.
AUBURN — Elmer P. Benedix Sr. (Sonny), 72, of Auburn passed away suddenly Thursday, July 5, at his home, with his loving girlfriend, Cathy, by his side. He was born in Lewiston on March 29, 1946, to Elmer A. and Pearl Benedix. His work included carpentry and asbestos. His hobbies included woodworking, watching NASCAR (his favorite […]
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Mignonne Bouvier
AUBURN — Mignonne “Midge” Bouvier, 89, of Auburn died peacefully Wednesday, July 4, at Clover Health Care Facility. She was born in Lewiston on June 27, 1929, the daughter of Romeo and Blanche (Gervais) Bouvier. Midge, as she was known to everyone, grew up in Lewiston, attended Ecole St. Pierre and graduated from Lewiston High School […]