An evening of mystery, suspense and cuisine are all part of a Murder/Mystery Dinner Theater event to be presented at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at WillowsAwake Winery, 10 Leeds Junction Road, in Leeds. The evening will be hosted by Mystery 207, a professional murder/mystery acting troupe known for their comedic crime scenes and […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Dave Mallet to perform at Vienna Union Hall Oct. 20
Well-known singer-songwriter Dave Mallett is set to perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road in Vienna. Mallet has been making music professionally since he was 11 years old when he played with his brother Neil as The Mallett Brothers. His sons Will and Luke carry on the […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 15
100 Years Ago: 1924 The newest school in Lewiston, one of the finest of its kind in New England, opened for regular sessions Wednesday morning. It is known as the West Rose Hill, standing with an excellent southern exposure at Lisbon street and East avenue. It is a grade school with five rooms, accommodating 200 […]
Posted inDear Abby
Married woman tempted to become a mistress
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 12 years. Things were good in the beginning. However, many times he has let me down by not helping with bills, stress, etc. He recently lost a job, which has added to my stress because we now have a child. I have been communicating with […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Pump up your stamina and aim to get things done.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dominic West, 55; Vanessa Marcil, 56; Emeril Lagasse, 65; Sarah Ferguson, 65. Happy Birthday: Expand your mind, look for opportunities and make things happen. Sitting idle and waiting for things to come to you will lead to frustration. Step outside your comfort zone, and let your creative imagination initiate innovative […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Sexual function decreases after prostate cancer treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old who underwent successful treatment for prostate cancer, using hormone suppression and radiation in 2015. After the treatment concluded, my testosterone level increased back to 435 ng/dL, and my PSA remained below 0.1 ng/mL. I was once again able to perform sexually, although not at the same frequency I […]
Posted inSun Spots
Free firewood, television sets offered, must be picked up
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a half cord of hardwood for the taking, cut and seasoned. Perfect for fireplaces and woodstoves. Must be picked up. Call 207-783-2457. — No name, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a 23-inch Vizio TV with remote and a 31-inch Insignia TV with remote that I would like to […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 14
100 Years Ago: 1924 The mysterious disappearance of Bennie Savage of Portland from the Superior court room in Auburn, Monday afternoon caused a sudden postponement to Tuesday of the $10,000 Harry Day-Charles Isaacson damage suit. Frequent, sharp clashes between counsel livened the proceedings. Isaacson’s Savage, the driver of an automobile that left the road near […]
Posted inDear Abby
Niece invites only young cousins to wedding
DEAR ABBY: My niece is getting married. We have received a wedding invitation, RSVP and all, but it’s addressed only to my two 11-year-old identical twin daughters. My husband and I are not invited to the wedding or to the reception. There’s been no communication as to how child care will be provided for both […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Someone you talk to will embellish information to hold your interest.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Usher, 46; Natalie Maines, 50; Lori Petty, 61; Ralph Lauren, 85. Happy Birthday: Step outside your comfort zone and push yourself to initiate the changes necessary to reach your dreams, hopes and wishes. Procrastinating will leave you feeling empty-handed. Opportunity is apparent; stop pontificating and start the ball rolling. Instead […]