The Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival ended its 52nd season after five consecutive weeks of concerts at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. “Now the work begins to wrap up this season’s books, assess and evaluate our performances and audience participation, and begin the planning for next year. The Board of Trustees work is never done,” explained Barbara […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Music for Mavis brings Andrea Re and Matt Lucey to Turner gazebo
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo will host instrumentalists and vocalists Andrea Re and Matt Lucey from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at the gazebo in Turner. The duo will perform their favorite tunes — soulful jazz and rocking original music — based on years of performing experience. The show will go on […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Family members don’t support transgender relative
DEAR ABBY: My young adult child came out to us as transgender several months ago. My husband and I, along with her sibling, are supportive and love her unconditionally. She recently decided to share the news with her grandparents, sending a heartfelt email along with a couple of resources specifically for grandparents. One grandparent has […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn:Clear up what’s hanging over your head, and you’ll gain peace of mind and a renewed sense of what you want to do next.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Armie Hammer, 38; Jason Priestley, 55; Jack Black, 55; Shania Twain, 59. Happy Birthday: Visualize what you want to accomplish this year. Make plans, adjust to fit your budget and predetermine the schedule you can handle. Stick to details and refuse to let outside or poor influences lead you astray. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Older adults don’t necessarily need to switch to a geriatrican
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is 77, and I am 68. Our health deteriorated during the pandemic. When should we switch to a gerontologist for our general care? — A.M.P. ANSWER: Nearly all adult primary care doctors, including family medicine doctors and internists, have expertise in taking care of older adults, as older people tend […]
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Cousin is looking for the family of Judy Ann Meads Tripp to learn about her life
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am attempting to locate members of the family of the late Judy Ann Meads Tripp. I have looked for over 30 years for her, her mother and her brother, David Lancaster. She was a cousin I never got to know and it would be a great thing if I could locate […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Waterville Opera House gears up for ‘Miss Holmes Returns’
The Waterville Opera House continues its 2024 theatrical season with the Sherlock Holmes murder mystery “Miss Holmes Returns.” The play opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Evening performances follow at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31, Sept. 6 and 7, with 2 p.m. matinées Sept. 1 and 8 at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. The theater […]
Posted inDear Abby
Co-workers fight jolts multiple relationships
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been seeing a man, “Barry,” who worked with my younger brother. They had an altercation at work, and Barry was terminated for misconduct. My brother, “Rob,” is upset with me because I still see him. Barry did reach out to Rob to apologize and see if they could move on. While my […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: You may crave change, but the wrong move could make you anxious and vulnerable.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kayla Ewell, 39; Aaron Paul, 45; Sarah Chalke, 48; Chandra Wilson, 55. Happy Birthday: Simplify and eliminate what you don’t need. Adjust your budget to fit your lifestyle, and take advantage of institutional or government offers that can improve your living or work conditions. Don’t wait for things to come […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Hundreds of ongoing studies aim to better understand COVID
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there a research group studying the aftereffects of COVID? My husband has been exhausted since his second bout of COVID in June 2023. This is not simply being tired; it is exhaustion. Our physician has ordered multiple tests (for his heart, lungs, etc.), and nothing else turns up. When speaking with […]