DEAR SUN SPOTS: There are big happenings Saturday, Nov. 23, in the Norway-Paris area. Grab a friend and a bag or two and head our way. Most events are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Start in Norway at 212 Main St. at the American Legion Craft and Vendor Fair then walk across the street […]
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An Evening with Stephanie Hollenberg and Luke Concannon set for Nov. 22
DENMARK — An Evening with Stephanie Hollenberg and Luke Concannon will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Demark Arts Center, 50 West Main St. Renowned for his magnetic live performances and ‘direct-from-the-heart’ songs, #1 UK chart artist Luke Concannon has something special. Performing with his wife, the classically trained singer Stephanie Hollenberg, […]
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Johnson Hall Opera House set to screen ‘a Peace of Forest’
Created in Whitefield, the 87-minutelong film, described by audience members as, “The most beautiful film I have ever seen, exhibiting our natural world.”
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Waterville Opera House to present ‘The SpongeBob Musical’
The Waterville Opera House is set to continue its 2024 theatrical season Nov. 22 through Dec. 1 with “The SpongeBob Musical.” Production times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 23 and 29, with 2 p.m. matinées set for Nov. 24, 30 and Dec. 1. The Waterville Opera House plans to offer an ASL interpreted performance […]
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Juston McKinney plans Brownfield event
Comedian Juston McKinney plans to take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. With multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show,” one-hour specials on “Comedy Central” and “Amazon Prime,” including “Parentally Challenged” and “On Mid-Life Support,” McKinney also just released his 5th stand-up special, “On […]
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High Street Jazz Band to perform at Denmark Arts Center
The High Street Jazz Band will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main St., Denmark. The jazz band is a multiple piece band performing jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. You will hear songs from Ellington and Gershwin to the Latin rhythms of Antônio Carlos Jobim. The […]
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Josh Ritter concert planned at Johnson Hall Opera House
Josh Ritter: Great to Small, Small to Grand – 2024 Fall Tour will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water St. in Gardiner. A special, intimate show with a trio version of Josh Ritter and his band, featuring Sam Kassirer on piano and Rich Hinman on […]
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Bowdoin International Music Festival will present series of classical music concerts at Nomad Pizza in Brunswick
The Bowdoin International Music Festival will present three chamber music concerts at Nomad Pizza in Brunswick. on Nov. 18, Feb. 24, and May 12. Doors and bar open at 6 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m.; and pizza reception will be at 8:15 p.m. The Festival is bringing back the popular series to give music […]
Posted inDear Abby
Relationship born in rehab must endure long-distance
DEAR ABBY: I got out of rehab two months ago. While I was there, I met someone. “Annie” lives in Florida, and I live in California. We both are doing great, and I believe we make each other stronger. Do you think a long-distance relationship can work? I hear it’s not possible. She has recently […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Semaglutide help with weight gain caused by antipsychotics
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was wondering whether Ozempic might be prescribed for somebody who gained weight due to antipsychotics or drugs for depression. I read some years ago that the weight gain associated with antipsychotics had something to do with blood sugar levels (or some other metabolic reason). — K. ANSWER: You are quite right […]