This one feels different. And what does it say about this country when one has seen enough mass shootings to become a connoisseur of them? But yes, what happened last week in the newsroom of the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis does feel different. It feels too close for comfort. Part of it is that […]
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Capital City Improv to perform at Vienna Union Hall
VIENNA — Dennis Price and his group, Capital City Improv, will perform a comedy show at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at Vienna Union Hall. Price will be accompanied by Julie Poulin of Monmouth and one other performer. Julie also performs with the group, Mainely Improv. Using audience suggestions and interviews, Capital City Improv creates […]
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Ski Museum of Maine opens satellite gallery in Bethel
BETHEL — The Ski Museum of Maine has opened a satellite, the Western Mountains Gallery, at the Robinson House of the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society. The inaugural exhibit, “Oxford County Skiing History: From Jockey Cap to Jordan Bowl,” traces the roots of alpine and Nordic skiing and manufacturing in Oxford County and Bridgton. […]
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Award-winning Atkinson leads YA writing workshop in Auburn
AUBURN — The Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance (MWPA) has announced an upcoming workshop on the process of publishing a young-adult (YA) or middle grade manuscript, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at the Auburn Public Library. The workshop is taught by award-winning author Elizabeth Atkinson. The workshop, “Now What?” will guide participants […]
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Local golf results
Apple Valley Wednesday, June 27 Ladies League results: First Flight: Net — Doris Martin 33; N-O-S-E (game of the day) — Jan Davis 27; Second Flight: Net — Jackie Goulet 30; N-O-S-E (game of the day) — Jackie Goulet 28; Third Flight: Net — Joan Laurendeau 24; N-O-S-E (game of the day) — Nancy Manley 30; Overall: Putts — Jackie Goulet 14; 50/50 — Kaitlin […]
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French ensemble Les Bijoux to perform at Poland Spring Resort
POLAND — The public is invited to enjoy an evening of traditional French music performed by the multi-age ensemble Les Bijoux (translation: The Gems) at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 9, at the Poland Spring Resort. The members of Les Bijoux — who range in age from 5 years old to “vintage” — play music which […]
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Collins needs her own party
So, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, opposes any Supreme Court nominee who would overturn Roe v. Wade. Given her record, this should come as no surprise. She needs to leave the Republican Party and go form her own, complete with her own mascot. The Democrats have their donkey, the Republicans have their elephant, and Collins can […]
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Clonazepam for anxiety and OCD
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 58-year-old woman with a long medical history of anxiety. In 2007, my doctor prescribed me clonazepam 0.5 mg to take as needed for anxiety attacks and OCD, from which I constantly suffer. I have been off and on this medication until now. From late October 2017 to January 2018, […]
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Capricorn: Change things up
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Rapinoe, 33; Dave Haywood, 36; Edie Falco, 55; Huey Lewis, 68. Happy Birthday: Keep your emotions in check this year when dealing with personal or professional partnerships. You’ll need a clear head to sort out your differences with someone who has as strong a personality as you. An open […]
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Late bloomer worried
DEAR ABBY: I have never been married. I’ve been perceived as a “playboy” for many years now. I don’t mean to be, but when I sense the potential for a passionate romantic encounter with flowers, candy, champagne, pot (and an occasional Quaalude), the urge takes over. I was never considered “hot” until I turned 50 […]