The Trinity Commons Wind Group will present a concert at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Trinity Commons in Lewiston. The group will be joined by Mainely Flutes, a flute choir from central Maine. The Trinity Wind Group will play a Serenade for Ten Winds, a very lively piece written in four movements, […]
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Great Falls Comedy Club presents comedy hypnotist Bob Lauver
Comedy hypnotist Bob Lauver, a veteran of the comedy club circuit, comes to town this weekend to entertain and put you under his spell for three shows at the Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, and at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. […]
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Artist talk and reception planned for ‘Art as Medicine’ exhibition
An artist talk and reception will be held in conjunction with “Art as Medicine,” USM alumnus Michael Libby’s solo show, from 5:30-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Atrium Gallery at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston Campus. The reception will also feature a performance by local musician Greg Boardman. .”Art as Medicine,” on […]
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Lineup announced for UUCB Concerts for a Cause series
UUCB Concerts for a Cause announces the lineup for this season’s concert series featuring performances hosted by the UU Church of Brunswick as a part of the church’s commitment to the arts and to supporting the important work of local non-profits. Each performing group is chosen for its musicianship, appeal to a variety of audiences, […]
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The Harp Twins to take the stage at 49 Franklin
The world’s only identical twin professional harpists, The Harp Twins — Camille and Kennerly Kitt, are set to perform their Fall Fling concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater in Rumford. They also plan a free meet and greet after the concert. The sisters were trained classically with university […]
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‘The Great State of Illustration in Maine’ exhibition shines in UMA gallery
The Illustration Institute, based on Peaks Island, brings their energetic, multifaceted exhibition “The Great State of Illustration in Maine” to its first educational venue: The Charles Danforth Gallery at the University of Maine at Augusta. A reception for the exhibition, which includes the work of more than eighty published Maine illustrators, will be held at […]
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Nationally acclaimed graphic novelist Leela Corman to offer reading
UMF Visiting Writers Series
Posted inDr. Roach
Intractable hiccups might be due to acid reflux
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 64-year-old man. I got a terrible rash from poison ivy and needed to be put on prednisone. After a few days, I started having terrible hiccups. They’ve been going on for two days, and they are constant. I’ve tried all the home treatments to get rid of them. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Girlfriend rejects proposal offered with one big catch
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend’s mom has dementia. He asked me and my kids to move in with him and said he would marry me. In exchange, he expected me to quit my job and take care of his mom. I felt it was a disaster waiting to happen, and taking care of someone with dementia […]
Posted inHoroscope
LEO: Notice what’s happening around you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Phillippe, 50; Colin Firth, 64; Amy Irving, 71; Joe Perry, 74. Happy Birthday: Don’t let emotions lead you in the wrong direction or lose sight of common sense when dealing with domestic or partnership issues. Set boundaries and standards, and strive for equality. The wrong move or choice can […]